A bab y died. Three young kids, hospitalized. And, allegedly, it all happened in the name of health.

The alkaline diet is based on the idea that certain foods can change the body's pH (its measure of acidity and alkalinity) to reduce acidity. Though there are several interpretations of the diet, most ...

Dr. Barnard explains that all foods, after they are digested in the chemistry lab of our body, leave by-products in our system. Some foods, like vegetables and herbs, form alkalinizing particles.

The rise in popularity of the alkaline diet reflects a growing awareness of how food choices influence overall health. Rooted in the idea that certain foods can help maintain the body’s pH balance, ...

The alkaline diet is based on the theory that food can regulate the body's pH, or acid-base balance. While certain foods leave behind acidic or alkaline residues, the body's kidneys and lungs tightly ...

Phoenix police found a 5-month old boy dead after his mother called 911. Prosecutors blame parents for the death and for ...

The creator of the alkaline diet—a favorite of celebrities like Kate Hudson and Jennifer Aniston—is in the news again, and not in a good way. Robert Young, PhD, faces prison time for practicing ...

An alkaline diet (also referred to as a pH diet, acid-based diet, or acid-alkaline diet) has become a popular eating approach, and to fully understand the concept behind it, you’ve got to think back ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently published a report that three infants in three states were hospitalized after being fed a homemade formula based on the alkaline diet. The CDC ...

Every year, there's a new crop of diets focused on weight loss, disease prevention, or overall longevity. In general, the best of these avoid calorie counting, focus on whole foods, and are either ...