From Newsmax:

If you love soft drinks but have switched to diet versions because of health fears, well, put down that diet drink -- now! A new study found that a single can of diet soda a day increases the risk of heart disease by 43% and can cause liver damage similar to that seen in alcoholics.

It's obvious that as a nation, we are addicted to soft drinks. Consumption is approaching a quart each day for every man, woman, and child, according to the National Soft Drink Association. And it's taking a tremendous toll on our health. The most obvious effect...

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