Soda is a special type of beverage that has a rightful place in almost every person’s life. Whether it’s in a school lunchbox, at a movie night, or while hanging out with friends, a carbonated drink ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. We don’t love labeling foods and beverages “good” or “bad” — not even soda. This sort of black-and-white thinking doesn’t do us any ...

Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, deputy editor at So Yummy and senior lifestyle editor at Hunker. Over the past 10+ years, Anna has also written for the ...

At a Glance Diet and zero sugar sodas don’t directly raise blood sugar because they contain no sugar or carbohydrates.Neither ...

When cutting out alcohol, many people turn to diet soda as healthier alternative, but is it actually better for you? A doctor explains why making this swap is better for your health.

As the age-old saying goes, “Hydrate or diedrate”—we all need water to survive. But beverages can be more than a source of life-sustaining fluids. Some, like coffee, provide an energy boost that helps ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Sugar-sweetened drinks are very popular, but evidence ...