The "fridge cigarette" trend features Gen Z members using Diet Coke as a stress-relief ritual, with experts noting that artificial sweeteners impact brain chemistry.

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What is a "fridge cigarette"? The term, which refers to a Diet Coke as the modern-day smoke break, has taken off online, particularly on TikTok, this month.

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