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Diet Soda May Hurt Kidneys

Researcher: 'They're likely not good for you'

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(Newser) – Hang on before opening that second diet soda. A survey has found significant reductions in blood filtering capabilities in the kidneys of older women who drank two or more artificially sweetened sodas a day. The study doesn't show a definitive link, but the lead researcher tells NPR that she avoids diet soda. "They're likely not good for you," she said. Surveyed soda-drinkers were white and at least 56, but other demographic groups should take heed, she warns.

Diet sodas may cause kidney damage, a new study has found.
Diet sodas may cause kidney damage, a new study has found.   (Coca-Cola)
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Netstorm2k9
Nov 4, 09 1:35 AM CST
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Todd_English
Nov 4, 09 1:48 AM CST
I should just switch to water and caffeine pills. Reply
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Nov 4, 09 3:22 AM CST
Tap water, I hope.
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Nov 4, 09 6:11 PM CST
Drink Iced coffee....
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Nov 4, 09 5:39 AM CST
another bullshit study for some who have nothing else to do but the raise the level of angst. Reply
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