Diet soda is believed to be a guilt-free alternative to sugary beverages, thanks to its promise of zero calories and low sugar. But is it really as harmless as it seems? While many people know about ...

It's linked to Type 2 diabetes, cancer, and more—but the health effects aren't clear cut, according to experts.

Would you give up soda? Well, a group of Diet Coke- and Coca-Cola-obsessed USA TODAY journalists decided to try. I have been drinking Coca-Cola for as long as I can remember. I've tried to quit ...

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% ...

It may have zero calories and no added sugar, but experts say Diet Coke is not generally considered a healthy beverage. Previous studies have linked diet soda in general to increased metabolic and ...

Would you give up soda? Well, a group of Diet Coke- and Coca-Cola-addicted USA TODAY reporters decided to try.