Is That Noise Driving You Crazy? The Top 5 Most Unpleasant Sounds
Researchers in England have found that hearing annoying and irritating noise stimulates a part of the brain associated with strong emotions. Not surprisingly, the...
Smartphones are Competing with Your Kids for Your Attention… and Winning
Granted that we live in a high-tech world, and we spend each day surrounded by gadgets that constantly try to draw our attention, it's...
Nearly 90 Percent of Americans Want GMO Labeling — Why Is It So Difficult?
GMO labeling: it’s simple, but clearly not easy. We’re all for GMO labeling here at The Alternative Daily because we have the crazy idea...
3 Horrific Reasons to Be Weary of Hospitals
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately eight percent of the population will have at least one overnight stay...
Exposed: Pharmaceutical Companies Spend Over 18 Billion Annually on Gifts to Doctors
I worked in a busy family physician's office about 18 years or so ago and was astounded by how many drug reps came in...
What Would You Buy With An Extra $10,000?
We'd all love to have an extra $10,000. I mean, an extra $10,000, aside from savings, college fund money, and an emergency security blanket....
Are Premium Gas Pumps a Scam?
As the price of gas plummets, an increasing number of the nation's drivers are switching to more expensive premium gasoline. Whether that makes any...
Ultra-Processed Food Has No Warning Label for a Reason
NIH research showed ultra-processed menus drive extra calories even when macros match. The aisle still sells convenience as food — without a processing warning.
Man Who Weighed More Than 400 Pounds Accepted for Boston Marathon
You never know who you’ll end up running with when participating in a marathon event. Everyone has a story behind his or her motivation...
FDA Approved Weight-loss Pill: The “Quick Fix” That Won’t Work
Last week the FDA approved Belviq, or lorcaserin hydrochloride, for treatment of chronic weight problems. The pill, to be combined with a reduced-calorie diet...
