You're stuffed up and sneezy and want some relief. If you could even make your cold just a little shorter, you'd be happy. Can zinc make a difference? Some recent research suggests it may be helpful ...

Zinc is often touted as a way to fight the common cold. But while research suggests it does work, there are some caveats. Tod Cooperman, MD, president of the independent testing group ConsumerLab.com, ...

There’s no proof that zinc lozenges, which are marketed for relieving symptoms of the common cold, work as advertised, according to a new research review. Zinc nasal gels, on the other hand, show some ...

Rest and hydration are still the best remedies for the common cold. A bowl of pho can't hurt either. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times) You feel a cold coming on, or maybe it’s already upon you: the ...

New research has found that zinc can prevent or shorten some colds, but there's no clear best way to take it, the scientists warn. Reading time 4 minutes A new review of existing evidence conducted by ...

The question: Can zinc cure a cold? The science: Everyone loves a good cold remedy — vitamins, homemade concoctions, nasal irrigation systems. And zinc, a mineral, is a popular one, sold over the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When you’re feeling under the weather, we all know we have to hydrate, rest, and have patience. But what ...

Many of us are more concerned than ever with keeping our immune systems strong, especially in the face of worsening flu seasons and lingering COVID-19 concerns. For some, that means reaching for ...

Autumn's arrival often brings an uptick in colds, but you can take steps to feel better. (Getty Images) There’s nothing that will make you yearn for the days of breathing through both of your nostrils ...

Zinc won’t prevent a cold, but it may help you recover faster once you're sick. Research suggests zinc can reduce viral replication. Timing and form matter most. Zinc, especially in lozenge form, ...

Many people pop a zinc supplement at the first sign of a cold, and there's new evidence supporting the habit. Australian researchers found that the supplements appear to help shorten respiratory tract ...

Maybe! It may help with the common cold. There is no definitive scientific evidence suggesting it will help Covid-19. By Dawn MacKeen Zinc is the second most common trace mineral in our bodies and ...