A major study found diet soda works about as well as water for weight loss, the article reports.

Researchers compared zero-calorie drinks with plain hydration for shedding pounds.

People who swapped sugary drinks for diet options improved their weight metrics.

Results challenge the idea that artificial sweeteners always sabotage diets.

Participants showed no clear disadvantage from drinking carbonated diet beverages.

Low-calorie drinks helped some people maintain a daily calorie deficit.

Nutritionists say the findings may reshape everyday beverage advice for dieters.

Longer studies will still track other health markers tied to sweeteners.

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