Star anise is one of the vital ingredients of the Chinese medicinal herbs and is widely known for its antiviral effects. It is also the source of shikimic acid, which is used in the manufacture of oseltamivir (Tamiflu®), an antiviral medication for influenza A and influenza B.
Jaden Wagoner lived in a tent in the woods with a mile walk to campus to become a Certified Nurse Aide in hopes to one day graduate with his nursing license.
A new study has reinforced advice that you should incorporate plenty of fiber-rich foods in your diet. Researchers found that when gut bacteria break down plant fiber, they produce two compounds that act on genes to help prevent the growth of cancers.
Grove City Hospital has received a grant totaling nearly $500,000 to advance two telemedicine programs, including a tele-neurology program, and implement a digital nursing program designed to improve patient care and health outcomes for rural populations.
The lead author of a new study recently published found a vascular “fingerprint” on the retina may also be able to predict a person’s stroke risk in a less invasive manner than traditional tests.
Following an unsettling analysis by a patient advocacy group, almost one in four nursing homes in New York state have been flagged for safety and quality concerns.