This is a great quote:
The study's senior author, Dr. Vasan Ramachandran, emphasized the findings don't show diet sodas are a cause of increased heart disease risks. But he said they show a surprising link that must be studied.
Of course he thinks it "must be studied". That's how he gets his grants. Why not just admit that drinking and eating bad shit (processed worthless "food" items) is bad for you and then spend the money on something else. Like a Starbucks coffee.