Artificially Sweetened Drinks Can Lead to an Early Grave

These drinks are often offered as a better choice for those concerned about the calories and sugar they're consuming.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• In a study analyzing data from 451,743 people from 10 countries over 20 years, researchers found that those who drank artificially sweetened drinks suffered a higher all-cause mortality — specifically from circulatory disease — while those drinking sugar-sweetened drinks had a higher risk of death from digestive disease

• These association…