diet soda

Popular diet soda ingredient tied to gut bacteria changes passed down across generations: study

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Popular diet soda ingredient tied to gut bacteria changes passed down across generations: study

Artificial sweeteners, present in everything from sugar-free snacks to diet sodas, are a staple for many trying to lose weight. But new research suggests the substances could have multigenerational effects, potentially altering metabolism in future generations even without direct consumption. The findings raise questions about the long-term biological effects of widely used sugar substitutes, particularly as consumption … Read more

Popular diet staple may speed up brain aging by a year and a half

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Popular diet staple may speed up brain aging by a year and a half

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% faster than brains with less exposure. And the numbers are even more startling for younger people and those with diabetes. Over eight years, … Read more

Coca-Cola to permanently bring back fan favorite after five years

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Coca-Cola to permanently bring back fan favorite after five years

A Coca-Cola fan favorite is making a permanent comeback after it was discontinued, according to reports — and it’s leaving some soda lovers to celebrate while others are hoping different classics will follow. Diet Cherry Coke, which made a brief, limited-time comeback in retro cans and bottles sold at select retailers over the summer, is expected to … Read more

Why just 1 can of diet soda may be worse for your health than regular soda

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Why just 1 can of diet soda may be worse for your health than regular soda

Maybe sugar substitutes aren’t such a Splenda-did idea. An eye-opening new study links artificially sweetened beverages to an increased risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), the most common liver disease in the US. Surprisingly, these supposed guilt-free guzzlers carried a higher risk than sugary soda. “Our study shows that [low- or non-sugar-sweetened beverages] … Read more

Diet Coke is bringing back beloved discontinued flavor: ‘I thought this day would never come’

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Diet Coke is bringing back beloved discontinued flavor: ‘I thought this day would never come’

A fan-favorite Diet Coke flavor is back in the lime-light. The rumors are true — Diet Coke is bringing back one of its most beloved flavors, Retro Diet Coke Lime, this fall. Diet Coke Lime, known for its crisp, zesty lime twist, will hit shelves nationwide Oct. 6, both in cans and 20-ounce bottles, for … Read more

A daily diet soda can make the brain age more quickly, study finds

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A daily diet soda can make the brain age more quickly, study finds

Your favorite diet soda could have a detrimental effect on your cognitive health, a new study suggests. In a Brazilian study published in the journal Neurology, participants who consumed the highest amount of artificial sweeteners were found to have “significantly faster declines” in thinking and memory skills. Researchers determined that the highest-consuming group lost about 1.6 years in … Read more

Just one can of diet soda can increases this health risk, new study shows

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Just one can of diet soda can increases this health risk, new study shows

If you’re the type of person to crack open a diet soft drink at 3 p.m. when you’re looking for a pick-me-up without the calories, a new study says that this daily habit might be doing more harm than you think. New Australian research has found that knocking back just one artificially sweetened soft drink a day, … Read more

Gen Z tobacco phobes may be skipping smoke breaks — but they’re addicted to ‘fridge cigarettes’ instead

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Gen Z tobacco phobes may be skipping smoke breaks — but they’re addicted to ‘fridge cigarettes’ instead

They’re too wellness-obsessed to spark a Marlboro, but Gen Z is popping open Diet Cokes like they’re nicotine patches in a can. The latest viral vice lighting up TikTok? The “fridge cigarette” — a.k.a. a crisp can of DC, straight from the fridge, enjoyed with all the ceremonial reverence of a smoke break, minus the … Read more

Soda fans are freaking out over the limited return of beloved Coca-Cola flavor: ‘I have begged to bring this back’

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Soda fans are freaking out over the limited return of beloved Coca-Cola flavor: ‘I have begged to bring this back’

Diet Cherry Coke is reportedly making a comeback just in time for summer — but it won’t be on shelves for long. The beloved beverage was discontinued in 2020, marking the first time since its release in 1986 that it was off the shelves in the US. At the time, it was phased out alongside … Read more

Coca-Cola brings back fan-favorite flavor — but only in some places: ‘Thank you, Coke Santa’

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Coca-Cola brings back fan-favorite flavor — but only in some places: ‘Thank you, Coke Santa’

Some folks may be green with envy. Coca-Cola has brought back the Lime Coke flavor, which hasn’t been on store shelves for 18 years. The fizzy thirst quencher, which features a hint of green citrus, was first released in 2005, and it lasted for about two years before being discontinued. Lime Coca-Cola is back on … Read more

ESPN star Scott Van Pelt has very staunch Diet Coke preferences

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ESPN star Scott Van Pelt has very staunch Diet Coke preferences

Scott Van Pelt does not want to hear that Diet Coke is better from cans than bottles. In response to a list of Diet Coke power rankings posted on X by this reporter from The Post, the star ESPN anchor of “Monday Night Countdown” and midnight “SportsCenter” laid down the gauntlet. This reporter ranked glass … Read more

I’m a doctor — you shouldn’t drink diet soda for these 4 alarming reasons

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I’m a doctor — you shouldn’t drink diet soda for these 4 alarming reasons

A Harvard-educated gastroenterologist has taken to TikTok to share the four shocking reasons you should never drink diet soda. Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a California-based GI doctor and popular healthcare influencer, was asked whether diet soda is a “healthier alternative” to regular soda. It’s a hard no, folks, and here are the four reasons why, according … Read more

What is ‘fluffy Coke’? Sugary drink dubbed ‘diabetes in a cup’ is the hottest beverage of the summer

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What is ‘fluffy Coke’? Sugary drink dubbed ‘diabetes in a cup’ is the hottest beverage of the summer

A bizarre beverage combining marshmallow fluff and Coca-Cola is taking TikTok by storm, with sweet-toothed soda lovers championing the drink. Dubbed “fluffy Coke,” the sugary concoction combines the creaminess of marshmallow with the crispiness of an ice-cold fizzy drink. Content creator Emma Grace and her grandma, lovingly referred to as “Memama,” seem to be the … Read more

PepsiCo recalls yet another soda for mislabeling after sugar-free mixup

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PepsiCo recalls yet another soda for mislabeling after sugar-free mixup

PepsiCo recently recalled Schweppes Zero Sugar Ginger Ale after the brand found it was full of sugar. And now, the soda giant is recalling another soda for incorrect labeling. The brand recalled over 2,000 cases of Mug Root Beer after it was reported the cans actually contained Mug Zero Sugar root beer. The recall began … Read more

Diet Coke or Coke Zero? Dietitian reveals which one is healthier

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Diet Coke or Coke Zero? Dietitian reveals which one is healthier

Let’s get fizz-ical. A Toronto-based registered dietitian has evaluated the healthfulness of the no-calorie diet sodas Coke Zero and Diet Coke — and the results are soda-pressing for Coke fans. “Both contain aspartame, caffeine, natural flavors, and caramel colors, etc.,” Abbey Sharp began her peppy pop post Sunday on TikTok. “The key difference is that … Read more

Sweetened drinks can increase irregular heartbeat risk — and here’s exactly how many

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Sweetened drinks can increase irregular heartbeat risk — and here’s exactly how many

There’s a bitter truth behind sweetened drinks. The American Heart Association has backed a new study that found both sugar- and artificially-sweetened beverages can increase consumers’ risk of irregular heartbeat, known medically as atrial fibrillation or “AFib,” by up to 20%. The condition can increase the risk of stroke by five-fold. The new report, published … Read more

Just 2 cans of soda per week is too much — even if you exercise: study

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Just 2 cans of soda per week is too much — even if you exercise: study

Workouts are rendered worthless by soda consumption, scientists warn. Drinking just two 12-ounce cans of pop per week can effectively erase the heart health gains made during exercise, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Pharmacologists at the Université Laval in Quebec City analyzed health data from approximately 100,000 … Read more

Should you ‘marinate’ your Diet Cokes? What to know about the bizarre viral trend fans swear by

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Should you ‘marinate’ your Diet Cokes? What to know about the bizarre viral trend fans swear by

There’s a new way to enjoy the pop, sizzle and crackle of a crispy, refreshing Diet Coke. A strange new drink trend known as “marinating” has been bubbling up on TikTok, where a growing army of fans has been exchanging tips on ways to make their favorite soft drink even better, namely by giving your … Read more

Gen Z has a new word for enjoying the ‘perfect’ Diet Coke

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Gen Z has a new word for enjoying the ‘perfect’ Diet Coke

The word “crispy” isn’t necessarily one you’d associate with a can of Diet Coke – but that’s exactly what Gen Z is calling the popular drink when it’s served to chilled “perfection.” While there’s no denying icy cold is the ideal way to sip the cult fizzy drink, the younger generation has determined you can … Read more

Diet sodas are no better than sugary drinks for diabetics

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Diet sodas are no better than sugary drinks for diabetics

Diet sodas — once seen as a healthy alternative to sugary regular sodas — are under scrutiny as a growing body of research finds troubles in those bubbles. Now, a study reveals that both regular and diet soft drinks result in higher insulin levels, as measured in saliva. “I am not surprised to see that … Read more