Diet Soda Debate

WebMD reports "many questions" must be answered before knowing with certainty if diet soda raises chances of health problems. The article cites several studies that merely tie health concerns to diet soda broadly rather than to specific artificial sweeteners. While these studies may raise concerns about diet soda consumption, they do not necessary provide proof that there is cause for specific worry. In terms of diet soda's link to weight gain and diabetes risks, the article suggests that diet soft drinks may trick consumers into overcompensating, or eating a greater number calories than they normally would due to its impact on psychological and brain chemistry factors.