Diet soft drinks and artificial sweeteners have been under attack in recent years by the media, despite plenty of science to show their safety and benefits. Indiana University professor Dr. Aaron Carroll and CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta have stated that they support the safety and use of aspartame, in response to Coca-Cola’s ad campaign that focuses on the safety of artificial sweeteners, including aspartame, in diet soda. Read article and watch video here on CNN.com re: safety of aspartame.