Zinc — a famously important part of the marketing for some daily vitamins, and a vitamin-level supplement that has been touted by experts for years. You may have heard zinc mentioned in relation to ...

In wintertime, it can feel as if everyone is sick. From passengers coughing and sneezing on the bus to kids in daycare surrounded by multiple illnesses, the so-called common cold is a virus easily ...

The buzzy term gets blamed for many diseases. But it isn’t all bad. Credit... Supported by By Nina Agrawal Illustrations by Pete Gamlen Inflammation has become a bit of a dirty word. We blame it for a ...

With the weather getting chillier and leaves changing color, it’s almost time for fall. Unfortunately, that also means cold and flu season is approaching. Since no one wants to be stuck under the ...

We need zinc to function from toe to tip - but does it really stave off coughs and colds, and are supplements enough?