Drinking seven or more cans of diet pop per week could raise the risk of long-term heart issues, a study suggests. The condition, which has afflicted public figures like President Joe Biden, kills tens of thousands in the US and Britain every year. 'However, based on these findings, we recommend that people reduce or even avoid artificially sweetened and sugar-sweetened beverages whenever possible.' 'Do not take it for granted that drinking low-sugar and low-calorie artificially sweetened beverages is healthy, it may pose potential health risks.' It is also unknown if the sugar- and artificially sweetened drinks contained caffeine.'

Source: Daily Nation March 05, 2024 10:11 UTC