Zinc is a trace mineral best known for its immune-supporting benefits, but you might be surprised to learn that your body doesn’t produce it naturally. “The best zinc supplements can help bridge any ...

To guard against a winter rise in respiratory infections, some people “boost” their immune system with supplements and nutrient-rich foods. For a subset, that is in addition to social distancing, ...

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, ...

How to avoid common cold symptoms: A simple tissue and its proper disposal can drastically reduce the dispersal of virus‑laden droplets. If a tissue isn’t handy, use your arm rather than your hands to ...

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When your child coughs, their body is doing its job. A cough is a reflex that clears fluid from the throat and chest. It happens when nerve endings in those airways get irritated. Allergies, viral ...

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