Influenza

Left: Florence Nightingale inspects a hospital ward during the Crimean War. ( Wellcome Images / CC BY 4.0). Right: Portrait of Florence Nightingale from Carte de Visite. (H. Lenthall / Public domain)

12 May, 2020 - 23:00 ancient-origins

A History of Nursing Heroes from Florence Nightingale to Coronavirus

By Leslie Neal-Boylan / The Conversation Nurses are heroes of the COVID-19 crisis. May 12 is International Nurses Day, which commemorates the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the first “professional...

Elderberry remedy as a syrup with fresh elderberries in the background. Source: Madeleine Steinbach / Adobe stock

31 December, 2019 - 18:59 ashley cowie

Science Proves Ancient Elderberry Remedy Beats the Flu

A new study of the properties of the elderberry plant, published this year, suggests its compounds could be a powerful medicine in preventing and reducing flu symptoms. Elderberry, also known as...