Indian researchers in the US found that women who regularly consume sugary drinks have a higher risk of developing liver cancer and dying from chronic liver disease. The research by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in the US involved 98,786 postmenopausal women involved in the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study. The main objective of the WHI study is the prevention of heart disease, breast and colorectal cancer, and osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
In the study, 6.8 percent of women who consumed one or more sugary drinks daily had an 85 percent increased risk of developing liver cancer and a 68 percent increased risk of death from chronic liver disease. According to this study, this data was compared to individuals who drank less than three sugary drinks in a month.
What researchers say
Study author Longgang Zhao said that to our knowledge, this is the first study to report an association between consumption of sugary drinks and chronic liver disease mortality. Zhao said that our findings if confirmed, could pave the way for a public health strategy to reduce the risk of liver disease based on data from a large and geographically diverse cohort.
Symptoms of liver cancer
Abdominal pain or uncomfortable bloating: Common symptoms of liver cancer may include abdominal pain and abnormal bloating.
Loss of appetite: The appetite of the person may decrease, due to which weight loss may occur.
Fatigue and weakness: Fatigue and weakness can be a problem in liver cancer patients.
Vomiting and abdominal changes: Liver cancer patients may have vomiting, abdominal changes, discomfort, or indigestion.
Impurity of blood: Impurity of blood can increase liver cancer, which can cause yellowing of the skin and eyes.
Change in urine and stool: If the color of urine and stool also changes along with the yellowing of the eyes of the patient, then it may be a possibility of liver cancer.
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