You feel a cold coming on, or maybe it’s already upon you: the telltale cough, sore throat and stuffy head. You swing by the drugstore, where a shelf full of over-the-counter products containing the ...

Why should you take a zinc supplement? Zinc is one of the most important trace minerals for the function of our bodies, immune systems and our overall health. As zinc isn’t stored in the body, we need ...

To earn CME related to this news article, click here. April 9, 2009 — Higher zinc intake may be associated with a slightly lower risk for type 2 diabetes in women, according to the results of an ...

Zinc oxide is a white, powdery mineral used for making cosmetic and medical products. It has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, and it's best known as a primary ingredient in sunscreens.

Administration of zinc acetate lozenges to common cold patients did not shorten colds in a randomized trial published in BMJ Open. Eight controlled trials previously reported that zinc lozenges ...

Administration of zinc acetate lozenges to common cold patients did not shorten colds in a randomized trial published in BMJ Open. Eight controlled trials previously reported that zinc lozenges ...