Dr Mosley shares cutting down on popular drinks could help you live longer – not alcohol

While you might be tempted to swap your go-to sugary drink for its diet counterpart, research suggests this might not be the best idea.

A study, published in the British Medical Journal, found that artificial sweeteners are no better for your heart.

Looking at various sources of artificial sweeteners, ranging from beverages to table top sweeteners, the research linked the ingredients to a higher risk of heart diseases.

Looking at 103,3888 participants, the team saw more than 1,500 cardiovascular events recorded during the average follow-up period of nine years.