Don't be duped by the word 'Diet' they really mean 'Death' Cola Diet soda drinkers who think their artificially sweetened soft drinks are a healthy alternative to sugar sweetened beverages are in for a shock. Research revealed at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2011 suggests that people who drink diet soda face a 61% higher risk of stroke and heart attacks than people who don’t drink soda. Hannah Gardener, Sc.D., lead author of the research, referred to as the Northern Manhattan Study (NOMAS), warns that “diet soda may not be the optimal substitute for sugar-sweetened beverages” though... read more >>