(Natural News) A case study published on the British Medical Journal website revealed that a 67-year-old British woman, who was scheduled for cataract surgery in November 2016 due to eye discomfort and dryness, actually had 27 contact lenses jammed in one of her eyes. The doctors initially found a bluish mass of 17 disposable contact lenses in… … Read more
(Natural News) One of the quickest ways to damage a brand’s reputation in the food industry is to announce a recall of their products, citing bacterial contamination as the problem. Food safety is a top priority on consumers’ minds; that’s why premature withdrawal of a company’s products without solid evidence of contamination should be considered… … Read more
(Natural News) Wild giraffes are known to consume the leaves and twigs of acacias, mimosas, and wild apricots. However, a recent video by wildlife filmmaker Rob the Ranger shows that giraffes can deviate from their typical diet in unexpected ways. In the video, taken on the Idube Game Reserve in the Sabi Sand Wildtuin, Greater… … Read more
(Natural News) In the first study of its kind, a team of researchers has discovered a way to enhance or impair memory during sleep. By triggering specific brain waves, researchers from the Center for Cognition and Sociality in South Korea’s Institute for Basic Science were able to nearly double long-term memory. The compelling new study,… … Read more
(Natural News) A recent study published online in the PLOS ONE website revealed that the depleting Chinook salmon population was be a primary driver for high pregnancy failure rate among southern resident killer whales. According to the study, food scarcity and nutrient deficiency brought by the depleting salmon population was accountable for up to two-thirds of… … Read more
(Natural News) There’s trouble in pride paradise following the appointment of a new LGBTQ director at The Claremont Colleges in California, who apparently has a beef against other members of the LGBTQ community who are Caucasian. Dr. Jonathan Higgins, a black man who identifies as a homosexual, says he’s leery of other homosexuals who happen… … Read more
(Natural News) A decades-long review of fishing practices concluded that 10 percent of all the fish that are caught worldwide are thrown back into the ocean. This amounted to around 10 million tons of fish — which are either dead or dying — being discarded due to poor fishing practices and improper management. A group… … Read more
(Natural News) Contrary to popular belief, ancient inhabitants of Easter Island or Rapa Nui in Chile did not recklessly trash their ecosystem that lead to their eventual collapse, a recent study revealed. “The traditional story is that over time the people of Rapa Nui used up their resources and started to run out of food. One of… … Read more
(Natural News) A deadly bacterial species, which has been identified as the Xylella fastidiosa pathogen, the very same bacteria that infected thousands of olive trees in Italy in 2016, had recently found its way in mainland Spain, which is touted to be the world’s number one producer of olive oil. Elena Cebrian, regional councilor of… … Read more
CNN Deadly salmonella outbreak linked to papayasCNN(CNN) Forty-seven people in 12 states have become infected with salmonella believed to be linked to yellow Maradol papayas, federal health officials said Friday. Twelve people have been hospitalized, and one death has been reported, according to the US …Papayas Sicken 47 in 12 States with Salmonella – 1 DeathFood … Read more