correlational
Analysis v1
Drinking more low-calorie drinks might be linked to a higher chance of a certain kind of stroke, but it's possible that this link comes from body weight or other metabolic factors instead.
Evidence from Studies
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Genetically Predicted Artificial Sweeteners and Stroke Susceptibility: A Multivariable Mendelian Randomization Study.
Computational/Algorithm Study
2026 Feb 11The study found that people genetically likely to drink more low-calorie drinks had a higher chance of a certain type of stroke, and this matches the claim. It also agrees that body weight might play a role in this link.
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No contradicting evidence found
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