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Answer: B. While the data from medical research hasn't proven anything conclusively, an increasing number of studies indicate that there is a significant risk.
This sentence is being used as a rebuttal to a counterclaim. The counterclaim argues that the data from medical research has not proven anything conclusively. The author is addressing this concern, and acepting the truth of the statement. However, he also states that although nothing conclusive has been proven, an increasing number of studies indicate that there is a significant risk. This is an effective response to the counterclaim.