title: Ask the doctor.  A few years ago, I switched from regular soda to diet soda--and lost 12 pounds.  My husband tells me diet soda is bad for me, but isn't it better than the sugary stuff?
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D002253:Carbonated Beverages; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D019422:Dietary Sucrose / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D013549:Sweetening Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D019422:Dietary Sucrose; D013549:Sweetening Agents