Check the ingredients on any box of cereal and you will get the definite impression that Americans are seriously deficient in iron. You’ll find iron added to cereals, oatmeal, baby food, bread, and even some canned goods. While not...
In today's world, many of us live extremely fast-paced lifestyles. We rush from meeting to meeting, then off to take the kids to a whirlwind of activities, finding little time for ourselves. Somewhere between all of the bustle, however,...
More than just a pretty addition to your salad — radishes are the ultimate health food. Just as they come in many shapes, sizes, and even colors, they also offer a varied range of unique health benefits. From aiding...
Nobody likes mosquitoes — their bites are itchy and after the West Nile virus scare, there's a certain level of danger associated with these small insects. If you're a traveler, you may also have experience with the risk of...
Many dogs find themselves in a shelter through no fault of their own. There are any number of reasons an owner would have to give up their pet. Sometimes a life-changing situation is the cause (most often moving), other...
After almost 50 years, the manatee is finally being removed from the endangered species list. The efforts of conservationists and a strong public education campaign has given this species a second chance.
The southern coastal region of the United States,...
The Alternative Daily has a new tag line and we discuss what it means to us and the our audience.
Bumble is a new dating app where women have to approve men before they can start a dialog. Ralph is...
Walter Scott, Tamir Rice, Eric Garner, and Laquan McDonald all became household names after videos of their deaths were recorded and released to a shocked public. The visibility of these deaths and the excessive force involved has given rise...
There is a lot of hype about the importance of removing chemicals from the foods that we eat. However, less thought is given to other products in our lives. For example, you may never have thought about your bedding...
A groundbreaking review of multiple studies on colds and coughs in children found that in most cases, treating colds and coughs with over-the-counter medication had at best, no effect, and at worst, resulted in the hospitalization of the child....
