Sugary Drinks Raise Stomach Cancer Risk; Fiber Aids IBS

Prospective U.S. data showed that daily consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages was associated with more than a twofold increased risk of gastric cancer. A randomized trial found no benefit from preoperative high-dose corticosteroids for digestive cancer surgeries. A meta-analysis indicated that fiber supplements, particularly psyllium, can improve clinical responses in irritable bowel syndrome.