The Alternative Daily
Vegan Foods That Aren’t
If you’re a vegan, you go out of your way to avoid eating anything containing animal products. But did you know that some so-called...
This Just In: Intestinal Worms May Be Good for You
It’s like a James Cameron movie: another creature swimming its way through your body. However, unlike H.R. Giger’s horrific aliens that are waiting to...
What Does “Natural” Really Mean? The FDA Wants to Hear from...
The term “natural” may have many underlying connotations when it comes to the food products you buy. However, there is some excellent news for...
Another Mass Killing: Time for a Heart Check
I don't know how you responded to the killings in San Bernardino yesterday, but I can only imagine that it was with the same...
GMOs and the Presidential Race: Here’s What Hopefuls Have to Say
Genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) are the subject of much debate with politicians and individual citizens. Scientists have tried to determine if GMOs are safe for...
Kidneys on Craigslist? New Jersey Donor Offers Gift of Life
Glenn Calderbank of West Berlin, New Jersey, was browsing Craigslist one day, looking to purchase a few marble slabs for a project. Fast-forward nearly...
Salmonella Cucumbers Still Lurking, Infecting 71 More People Since October
The salmonella cucumber update on November 19 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 838 cases in 38 states. There have...
DIY Crackers with Simple Ingredients
Most commercial crackers are packed with questionable ingredients like hydrogenated oils, gluten and genetically modified ingredients. Healthier brands have taken supermarkets by storm, but...
Australia May Grow Medicinal Cannabis on Christmas Island in Wake of...
Located a couple of thousand kilometers from Western Australia, tiny Christmas Island has long been supported by a very limited local economy, but it...
Turning Our Backs on Refugees Isn’t the Answer
On Friday, November 13, 2015, the world stood still for a moment when Paris experienced some of what we, in the U.S., suffered on...










