New Study Links Too Much Soda To Increased Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
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Updated: 10:51 PM Feb 9, 2010
New Study Links Too Much Soda To Increased Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
A new study shows that people who drink more than two sodas a week double their risk of getting pancreatic cancer.
Posted: 4:12 PM Feb 9, 2010
Reporter: Liz Hayes
Email Address: lhayes@wsaw.com
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A new study shows that people who drink more than two sodas a week double their risk of getting pancreatic cancer.

The study is published in an American Association for Cancer Research Journal.

The head researcher says the sugar in soft drinks increases insulin in the body, which he believes contributes to cancer cell growth in the pancreas.

The beverage industry calls the study flawed.

Some local people agree soda isn't the healthiest option, but still can't cut the habit.

"I could go through a case of Mountain Dew in the summer time, so I kinda cut way back," says Cathy Berlik.

"It concerns me. I'm trying to stop but I'm addicted, yes," says Josh Davis.

During the study, researchers didn't ask specifically about drinking diet soda, but most of the soda in the study wasn't.


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Posted by: Anonymous on Feb 11, 2010 at 08:28 AM

Are we to arrogant to change unhealthy habits? But of course, we spend billions of dollars in medical costs to undo the damage. Maybe this should be stop so that the unhealthy can be weaned from the herd. Remember this is an individual decision.
Posted by: Anonymous on Feb 10, 2010 at 05:18 PM

everything now a days some how causes cancer so what are we suppose to do give up everything... YEAH RIGHT i don't think so
Posted by: Anonymous on Feb 10, 2010 at 07:28 AM

And the air is loaded with pollution. LOL! We're all goners!!
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