New study suggests sugary drinks could increase risk of gastric cancer

(NBC, KYMA) - A new study suggests sugary drinks could increase the risk of gastric cancer.

According to research conducted by Mass General Brigham, consuming one sugar-sweetened beverage per day might more than double the likelihood of developing the disease. That's compared to someone who has just one sugary drink a month.

The study says 65% of U.S. adults reported drinking at least one sugar-sweetened drink per day. This includes carbonated drinks, punch, lemonade and sports drinks.

Prior studies have also linked sugary drinks with an elevated risk of colorectal, breast and liver cancers.

As for artificially sweetened drinks, the study found no link from those to an increased gastric cancer risk.