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11. Soda and Alcohol

Sugar-sweetened drinks like soda contribute to weight gain and diabetes. A 13-year study found that high consumption of soft drinks was linked to an increased risk of gallbladder and biliary tract cancers.

Alcohol is more nuanced. Research suggests that moderate or periodic alcohol consumption doesn't impair the gallbladder's ability to empty and may even offer some protection against gallstones. As with anything, moderation matters.

A photograph of a person opening a soda in their hand

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