A new study is linking some popular drinks with some of the world's leading causes of death.

A new study published in Nature Medicine is linking sugary drinks with growing health issues

Sugary Drinks Linked To Major Health Issues

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The study from researchers Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University determined that 2.2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes and 1.2 million new cases of heart disease occur each year "due to consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages."

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Type 2 Diabetes and heart disease are two of the world's leading causes of death. In New York State both are the top 10 leading causes of death. One is the biggest killer in the Empire State.

Below are New York State's 10 leading causes of death. More about this study is below New York's leading causes of death.

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Sugary Drinks Linked To Diabetes, Heart Disease

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The United States had the second most new cases of diabetes attributed to sugar-sweetened beverages, according to the study.

“Sugar-sweetened beverages are heavily marketed and sold in low- and middle-income nations," Dariush Mozaffarian, the study's senior author stated in a press release. "Not only are these communities consuming harmful products, but they are also often less well equipped to deal with the long-term health consequences."

Officials warn sugary drinks cause a spike in blood sugar levels with "little nutritional value."

Regular consumption can lead to weight gain, insulin resistance, and metabolic issues tied to type 2 diabetes and heart disease, officials say.

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The study's authors didn't name any drink by its brand name, but it's calling for a "multi-pronged approach," including a public health campaign, new regulation of sugary drink advertising, and taxes on sugar-sweetened drinks.

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Frito-Lay makes some of the most popular snacks in America, and it seems that every year, they introduce new twists on their top brands that feature unique flavors.

It can be fun to venture out of your comfort zone and try new things and those new things can sometimes become new favorites. However, there is no guarantee that the new snacks will stick around for very long, which can be disappointing.

Sporked recently uncovered 15 snacks that Frito-Lay plans on discontinuing in 2025, and they include some of my favorites. If some of your favorites are on this list, you better stock up if you still see them on store shelves and enjoy them while you can.

Perhaps if fans of snacks being discontinued protest, Frito-Lay will change its mind.

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