Improving the odds of recovery: Study shows that including family in the care of hospitalized patients improves healing

(Natural News) Including family members in the care of hospitalized patients improves healing and lessens re-admission rates, suggests a new study published in the medical journal CHEST. The study was conducted by researchers from Intermountain Healthcare who led a voluntary program called Partners in Healing that allowed family members of hospitalized patients to take part in… … Read more

Polymer solar cells can’t compete with silicon but they will serve a different function

(Natural News) As the solar industry keeps growing bigger, the search for more efficient and more cost-effective solar panel construction materials goes on as well. There are a number of known alternatives available on the market, but none of them can quite come close to the standard material of choice – silicon. Still, there is… … Read more

Plastic pebbles, formed when plastic mixes with sand, now polluting beaches and endangering wildlife

(Natural News) The next time you stroll along the beach, be wary of any colorful pebbles you come across. Those aren’t rocks: they’re pebbles made of plastic. Also called “plastiglomerates,” hundreds of these pebbles have washed up on the beaches of Cornwall, England. According to CornwallLive.com, Atlantic currents are responsible for the surfeit of plastic… … Read more

Scientists find that beef peptides block bitter taste receptors; now they plan to use them to make foods and medicines taste better

(Natural News) Beef is a popular protein because it’s delicious no matter what form it takes, whether it’s burger patties or a well-cooked steak. However, according to a team of researchers from the American Chemical Society (ACS), beef can be more than just an appetizing part of our diet. According to a report, beef protein can be broken… … Read more

DAMNING EVIDENCE: Revealed documents prove that Monsanto deliberately sold banned chemicals for years despite knowing their health risks

(Natural News) Monsanto’s atrocious acts were bound to catch up with them some time — and it is beginning to look like that time has finally come. Recently revealed documents prove that Monsanto knowingly sold banned toxic chemicals for years after confirming their catastrophic risks to the environment and human health. Bill Sherman, the assistant attorney general for Washington… … Read more