Aug 18th, 2008 · The newest craze in consumer health is adhesive pads filled with "detox" herbs that supposedly suck toxins out of the bottom of our feet while we sleep. An analysis at a California laboratory shows no significant difference between used and unused pads.
Jul 11th, 2008 · A new case has been reported near Las Vegas in the salmonella outbreak linked to more than 1,000 people across the country. Health officials this week added fresh jalapeno peppers and cilantro to the list of suspected foods contaminated by the bacteria. The list also includes some raw tomatoes.
May 14th, 2008 · Though it may look like parsley, chervil is in a class all by itself. The spring herb with anise aromas is an obvious choice to accent other seasonal favorites such as salmon or trout, asparagus, new potatoes, baby carrots and salads of baby greens.
Mar 16th, 2008 · Nowruz, the Persian New Year, begins at the exact moment of the vernal equinox, when the sun crosses the equator and winter ends. The 13-day festival features fresh foods with herbs, family gatherings, and plenty of myth and symbolism.
Nov 16th, 2007 · The University of California in Los Angeles announced the formation of the Herb Alpert School of Music on Friday. Alpert, the Latin crossover giant who headed up the Tijuana Brass and co-founded the A&M label, donated some $30 million to the school.
Oct 18th, 2007 · A Pennsylvania woman whose toilet backed up started cursing. She was overheard by her neighbor, who's a cop. He had her arrested for disorderly conduct. Dawn Herb admits she said some things near a window, but pleaded not guilty. The American Civil Liberties Union is backing her up, saying Americans have a constitutional right to curse at home.
Jul 7th, 2007 · In Italy, a debate is raging among chefs and diners about eliminating a pungent staple of the Italian diet: garlic. Critics say the bulbous herb stinks and overwhelms more delicate flavors. Garlic aficionados say it enhances every dish it touches.
May 31st, 2007 · Coke hopes it has stumbled on the holy grail of artificial sweeteners. It's natural, calorie-free and also derived from a controversial South American herb. However, it has not been approved for use as a food additive in the United States or the European Union. Marketplace's John Dimsdale talks with Madeleine Brand.