Heart Surgeon Jeremy London Calls Soft Drinks 'Liquid Death' as 4 Habits Make His Avoid List
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Updated · The Mirror · May 28
Heart Surgeon Jeremy London Calls Soft Drinks 'Liquid Death' as 4 Habits Make His Avoid List
4 articles · Updated · The Mirror · May 28
Dr Jeremy London said soft drinks should be avoided entirely, calling them "liquid death" in an Instagram post outlining four habits he says he never touches as a heart surgeon.
In a follow-up interview, London said the phrase was meant to grab attention, arguing that sugar-based soft drinks quietly add large numbers of calories and pose a major health risk.
His list also included smoking, alcohol, and refined carbs such as breads and pasta, with London saying diet drives 80% of weight control and can outweigh exercise.
Other medical voices cited in the report echoed the warning: Dr William Li linked heavy soda intake to metabolic, cardiovascular and cancer risks, while the NHS says children should avoid sugary fizzy drinks and choose water or sugar-free options.
A surgeon calls soda 'liquid death.' Are popular sugar-free alternatives the next hidden health crisis?
Beyond personal choice, why is 'liquid death' still legally and heavily marketed to children and adults worldwide?
If a daily soda damages your liver like alcohol, how long does it take to reverse the harm?