“Diet sodas are made with low- or no-calorie sweeteners such as aspartame and saccharin. These sugar substitutes provide ...

Artificial sweeteners often seem like an easy fix for cutting calories. A regular 12-ounce soda has about 150 calories from sugar, while a diet soda has none. Because of this, groups like the American ...

Artificial sweeteners often seem like an easy fix for cutting calories. A regular 12-ounce soda has about 150 calories from sugar, while a diet soda has none. Because of this, groups like the American ...

Herbal teas. Teas offer a flavorful alternative, providing hydration along with various other health benefits (depending on the type of herb). Seltzer or sparkling water. Add a dash of lemon, lime, or ...

The exact effect on the liver of mixing alcohol with diet soda isn't well studied, but individually, both alcohol and diet soda may be problematic.

In her monthly "Grab Bag" column, Editor in Chief Laura Michaels asks the tough questions—What superhero power would you most like to have? What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?—to ...

That “fridge cigarette” might be accelerating your cognitive decline. A new study out of Brazil determined that popular sweetening agents in items like Diet Coke could cause the brain to age 62% ...

A long-term study of Brazilian adults found that higher intake of several widely used artificial sweeteners was linked to faster cognitive decline, especially in people under 60 and those with ...

Drinking baking soda water may help with heartburn, indigestion, and athletic performance, but it comes with risks. Learn ...

Less than one year ago, in late February 2025, the Coca-Cola Company announced a brand new “nostalgic” flavor that had fans buzzing but today multiple sources are reporting it’s no longer being ...

The American speedskating phenom earned the nickname ‘fighter jet’ by moderating his caffeine intake, staying disciplined ...

Gut health is all the craze as prebiotic sodas continue to have a moment (they've been in the spotlight for several years now), and Pepsi has officially jumped on the bandwagon with its own option, ...