The Alternative Daily

Q: My wife says I take too many antacids and it's not good for me. Is there really a problem with taking them? - Scott M., Maitland, Fla. A: Heartburn is no fun, and sometimes you need to get your...

In a study to examine the effectiveness of cigarette smoking ban laws on health outcomes, researchers examined heart attack and related health problems in areas with such bans in different regions around the world. Their findings indicate that laws...

In two breakthrough studies, researchers have discovered that this beverage holds more health benefits than previously thought. It should be a no-brainer to add to our daily consumption.

Do you have a fast-paced, demanding job? Too much on-the-job stress could be putting you at risk for a heart attack or stroke, according to a new study from researchers at Harvard Medical School. The researchers looked at data from...

"Each year," says a hopeful Linus, "the Great Pumpkin rises out of the pumpkin patch he thinks is most sincere. He has to choose this one!" While nothing more than a cape-clad Snoopy ever appears, the truth is that...

In the ever-evolving landscape of human society, grandmothers play a key role in the survival of the species, according to a study published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B. As humans evolved as a species, grandmothers...

For years, people have complained about the quality of hospital food. It seems that for a place where you go to have health care issues addressed, the lack of appealing, healthy and appetizing food is tragic. However, in a...

The media's buzzing about food addiction: out-of-control eating that hooks your brain, almost like tobacco or street drugs. Take a look at Daymon Patterson, the self-promoting fast-food addict on YouTube (Dr. Oz has offered him drive-thru diet tips!) and...

In a breakthrough study from the University of Michigan Health System, researchers have discovered that long term obesity may be extremely difficult to reverse. The study, published in the October Journal of Clinical Investigation, may explain why severe food...

More and more research is coming out to support eating a plant-based diet for healthy functioning. In a recent article published in Food Technology Magazine, Editor Toni Tarver talks about the benefits of a plant-based diet. Chronic Health Conditions and...