The Alternative Daily

In 2009 and 2010, two strains of the potentially fatal pathogen Listeria monocytogenes infected 34 people in Austria, resulting in eight deaths. The source...

Dates have been prized since ancient times for their sweetness, their versatility in cooking and their health benefits. These tiny fruits also have several...

While many are drawn to the vibrant flowers of the calendula or pot marigold (though not to be confused with the annual marigold plant...

Drinking water for most Americans is regulated by state and federal government, as it’s received through community supplies, but for approximately 15 percent of...

We’ve reached that time of year that many people turn to over-the-counter or prescription meds to fight uncomfortable spring allergies. Over 35 million Americans...

Yogurt fans, you may just have one more reason to stock up on those cute cups. A recent study, published in the Journal of...

Thanks to unhealthy processing methods, chocolate has earned a reputation as a ‘junk food.’ While the candy bars lining the supermarket shelves are certainly...

The notion that bigger is better may ring true in some areas of life, but more and more Americans are finding that when it...

With the change of season comes a delicious bounty of new crops. While the colder months offer an array of root vegetables perfect for...

Okay, we admit that fungus, more specifically toenail fungus, is not exactly an appealing topic of conversation. Nor is it a condition that many...