There are many such reports on the internet. But there has been no causal study linking soft drinks to cancer, as far as I know. If you want to avoid sugar, it is fine, but then what else will you give up? Soft drinks are only as harmful as any other processed food available today. It may be better not to worry too much.
For many health reasons, I believe we should avoid soft drinks. As for me, I don`t drink any soft drinks. Soft drinks may contain sugar or sweeteners, caffeine, colorings, preservatives and other ingredients.
Sugar in soft drinks is bad for some health issues such as forms of colitis and abdominal inflammation. As is alcohol and coffee. It seems water is the best bet
It's a very interesting question. It seems that the ideal is to teach and disclose all problems related to sugar. In a way, several large companies are reducing the volume of sugar in their products. At the same time, many consumers become more conscious and try to eliminate sugar from their lives or adopt sweeteners.
Avoiding or not avoiding soft drinks should be based on the individual concerned and more importantly on the doctor's advice. If ones body system does not adversely react to the intake of soft drinks, why avoid it? If your doctor advises against the consumption of soft drinks, what esle but to listen to the doctor? These are the practical realities.