04/23/2026
Many of my patients love soda, which I’m never thrilled to hear. Regular soda is very high in sugar and considered a culprit in the US obesity epidemic, which is why many turned to diet soda. But can sugar-free beverages, like diet sodas, help you lose weight? A recent study says no. Here’s what you need to know.
We often associate sugary drinks like sodas with the obesity crisis, which has been plaguing the U.S. since late 1970s.