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By Jeff Hogan, anchor/reporter, and Rick Armstrong, producer

Raleigh, N.C. Research shows that consuming too many sweetened and artificially sweetened drinks can lead to serious health issues over time, doing more harm than just adding weight.

For many people, soft drinks are a daily habit. But a recent study in JAMA unveiled concerning data on almost 500,000 people averaging 50 years of age.

Cleveland Clinic's Dr. Mark Hyman commented on the study.

"There was an increased risk of death from all causes -- and from heart disease -- in people who consumed sugar-sweetened beverages and sodas and, not surprisingly, artificial sweeteners," Hyman said.

Results showed that people who drink two or more soft drinks per day -- both containing sugar or artificially sweetened -- were at increased risk of death from circulatory or digestive disease.

Other studies show that artificial sweeteners are linked to obesity, diabetes and other health risks.

According to Hyman, it's important to understand that diet soda doesn't give you a free pass to drink as much as you want.

"The diet drinks have artificial sweeteners in them that actually affect your brain chemistry," Hyman said. "They make you hungry, they slow your metabolism and affect your gut microbiome in ways that are not good."

Health experts say enjoying soda in moderation and drinking more water are the healthiest alternatives.

If you crave the carbonation or flavor, Hyman suggests looking for sparkling water or adding small amounts of fresh fruit to a glass of water.

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