Spring is here, and so are those pesky seasonal allergies. The pollen that comes from those beautiful spring blossoms can also cause terrible allergic symptoms including congestion, sneezing, watering eyes, and itchy nose. As any seasonal allergy suffer will tell you, it’s terrible. And anything that could relieve the symptoms is warmly welcome.

Everyone knows that soda isn't good for you, but is there something about the carbonation itself that is damaging? Some rumors have it that any kind of carbonated water can leach calcium from bones and erode tooth enamel. Is there any truth to these claims?

Underground internet circles are aflutter with news that transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can lead to cognitive enhancement and help with a number of mental maladies. But are any of the rumors true, and if so, is it safe?

Being asked what you are going to do to be healthy is probably not an unfamiliar question. But with March being National Nutrition Month, that question is even more poignant.

Despite originating in the new world, tomatoes are a staple of the famously healthy Mediterranean diet. Multiple observational studies have suggested that higher tomato consumption is associated with a decreased risk of prostate cancer, but others have not been so convincing. So what’s the truth - can eating more tomatoes really reduce your risk?

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is the sodium salt of glutamate, the most common naturally occurring amino acid. It is used as a food additive, and confers the protein-like flavor (amino acids are the building blocks of proteins) called umami to foods when used in the proper proportions.

It is well documented that people who eat late at night tend to be heavier than those who do not. But is it meal timing or something else that causes them to pack on the pounds?

Cranberry juice and cranberry extract are often recommended for the treatment and prevention of urinary tract infections (UTIs), but are they really effective?

For many people, high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is public enemy number one on any ingredient list. But is it really that much worse for you than regular sugar?

Fish oil is commonly cited as being healthy for the heart, but is there any evidence for this claim? And if so, how much do you need to see the benefits?