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August 20, 2026 Newsletter

Written by Challenger Corporation | Aug 20, 2026, 4:43:45 PM

Daily sugary drink consumption linked to more than double stomach cancer risk

  • A new large study suggests that daily sugary drink consumption is linked to a higher risk of developing stomach cancer, compared with those who drank them less than once a month.
  • In particular, a higher consumption of fructose, a sugar commonly found in these beverages, was associated with a greater incidence of stomach cancer.
  • However, as an observational study, the findings cannot establish that sugary drinks directly cause stomach cancer. Other factors, such as bacterial infections, diet, weight, and other lifestyle choices, may also influence risk.

Read the full article: Daily sugary drink consumption linked to more than double stomach cancer risk

PEMQBook Live/Virtual Board Review Course Registration Now Open!

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What is the Most Missed Exam Prep Question This Week?

We want to explore what is being missed on exams. That is why we have started our "most missed questions" series; to examine and report exactly which questions and question types are being missed most, why, and even hone in on some exam tricks to make test taking more successful. Take a look!

 Most Missed Question IM Board Exam Prep – Mollaret's Meningitis 

Clinical Accuracy You Can Count On

The Med-Challenger Clinical Review Team has been hard at work updating and refining our courses to ensure every question and explanation reflects the latest clinical evidence and practice guidelines. With an average clinical error rate of just 1.7%, you can feel confident that you're studying with one of the most accurate and rigorously reviewed resources available. Our board review and CME content undergoes continuous expert review to maintain the highest standards of clinical accuracy, relevance, and currency.

Check out the latest Med-Challenger courses to be updated:

✅Internal Medicine
✅Pediatric Emergency Medicine
✅Emergency Medicine
✅Pediatrics
 
 
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