Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With the weather getting chillier and leaves changing color, it’s almost time for fall. Unfortunately, that also means cold and ...

Zinc may decrease cold symptoms and shorten colds by about two days when you take it early. Lozenges, nasal sprays, syrups, and pills are forms of zinc supplements for colds. Getting plenty of rest ...

The short answer is yes, zinc can be effective in reducing the duration of a cold. Research has consistently supported its role in shortening cold symptoms, particularly if taken early. A ...

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 ...

"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 ...

With cold and flu season in full swing, many people are searching for home remedies to fend off viruses or to treat symptoms like a stuffy nose, cough and sore throat. Claims like these have led ...

There is no evidence that taking zinc will keep you from catching COVID-19. There’s some evidence that zinc helps your body fight a cold, but scientists don’t know if it helps ease COVID-19 symptoms.