HealthPublished: 20 July 2026 at 04:37

Doctor warns: popular drink is 'liquid death' – not alcohol

A cardiac surgeon warns against a popular non-alcoholic drink, calling it 'liquid death' due to links to heart disease, metabolic issues, and cancer.

Health experts are warning about one of the world's most popular beverages, labeling it 'liquid death'. This drink, which is non-alcoholic, overloads the body with additives and has been associated with cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, and an increased risk of cancer. A particularly blunt warning came from a cardiac surgeon who said: 'Just don’t drink it. Period.' In his publication, he listed four things he deliberately avoids, though the specific items were not disclosed.

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