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 ...

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.

Craving a soda? Here’s what happens to your blood sugar when you sip on the low-calorie beverage.