Drinking diet soda could kill you
Feeling good about yourself for trading sugary soda out for calorie-free diet soda? Not so fast there, bones.
A study published in the Joual of General Inteal Medicine found that subjects who drank diet soda every day increased their risk of stroke, heart attack, or other \"vascular events\" by an alarming 61 percent.
The long-term study of 2,564 New Yorkers found no increased risk among drinkers of regular soda or even of other \"lite\" soft drinks.
Diet-soda lovers everywhere are clinging to the study's qualification that no causal link has yet been determined, which would provide comfort that the only clearly associated diseases are just the ol' standbys, diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Leave a skinny corpse, right?
Would health risks keep you from drinking diet soda?
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Mike Gallagher
Mike Gallagher is a Georgia-based freelance journalist covering local news, community developments, and regional issues that matter most to residents across the state. Writing for Georgianewsday.com since 2016, Mike has built a reputation for clear, balanced reporting and a strong connection to the communities he serves. His work spans city council decisions, school board updates, small business features, public safety reports, and statewide policy changes. In addition to local coverage, Mike occasionally reports on state politics and national headlines, offering readers context on how broader decisions impact Georgia communities. Known for his steady, fact-driven approach, Mike prioritizes accuracy, fairness, and accessibility in every story. Whether covering a town hall meeting or breaking political developments, he aims to inform readers with clarity and integrity. Outside the newsroom, Mike remains actively engaged in Georgia’s civic landscape, always seeking the next story that shapes the state’s future.
