Diet Coke or Coke Zero can seem like a more health-oriented alternative to a regular Coca-Cola, which has 140 calories and 39 grams of sugar per can due to an abundance of added sugar. However, it isn ...

Diet Coke may affect how your body processes glucose and responds to insulin. Regularly drinking diet soda may increase your risk of complications like heart disease and obesity. Choosing sparkling ...

Large observational studies have found a correlation between diet sodas and negative health outcomes like Type II diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular issues. But short-term controlled experiments ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. January 22, 2026 Add ...

If you're trying to manage your blood sugar, more than likely you are aiming to be more intentional about your drink choices. That might mean fewer sugar-sweetened beverages like soda. However, when ...

Soda isn’t great for us. That’s not breaking news. Sugars and artificial flavors lack quality nutrition. So, many people reach for diet soda. But that’s not so healthy either. Recent research found ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...