Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 4, 2009

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Diet sodas may be hard on the kidneys

Comment:

The principle causes of kidney disease are high blood pressure and diabetes by far. Until a double blinded study is done with measured quantities of diet soda and proper control groups, no association or link can be made.

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