"Link Between Diet Drinks and Heart Disease Risk Revealed in New Study"

A new study suggests that consuming two liters or more per week of artificially sweetened beverages may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation by 20%, while added-sugar beverages raised the risk by 10%. The research, which analyzed data on nearly 202,000 people, also found that drinking pure, unsweetened juices was associated with an 8% lower risk of atrial fibrillation. The study recommends reducing or avoiding artificially sweetened and sugar-sweetened beverages whenever possible, as they may pose potential health risks. Atrial fibrillation is a dangerous and increasingly common heart condition that can lead to severe health complications, including stroke and heart failure.