Diet soda vs water: Study reveals which beverage is better for weight loss

Diet drinks containing sugar substitutes were found to be as effective as water for supporting weight loss in overweight or obese adults, according to a two-year randomized trial.

The study, led by the University of Liverpool, England, included 493 participants ranging from 18 to 65 years old, all of whom had a body mass index (BMI) between 27 and 35 (overweight or obese).

Half of them received 22.3 ounces of water each day, and the other half received the same amount of soda with...