Title: These Beverages Double the Risk of Colon Cancer

Researchers have revealed that colon cancer, which is considered the second most fatal type of cancer, typically appears twice as frequently among those who consume certain highly sugary drinks. A practical study published in the British journal Gut, focusing on the dietary habits of 95,000 individuals over nearly 24 years, indicates that an addiction to drinks containing high amounts of sugar doubles the risk of colon cancer. The study confirms that each daily serving of these beverages increases the likelihood of developing the disease by 16%. If these drinks are replaced with artificially sweetened milk, coffee, or low-fat or whole milk, the risk decreases by 36%. The study emphasized that "reducing the intake of these beverages or replacing them with more beneficial drinks among adolescents and young adults could be a potentially effective strategy to lower the increasing risk of colon cancer before the age of 50." According to data from the World Health Organization, colon cancer is the second most common type of cancer among women and the third among men.