Zinc supplements may shorten the common cold 
ConsumerReports.org
The issue of whether zinc could reduce the duration of the common cold has been studied for a few decades. This analysis reviewed the evidence published since the mid-80s and in the end, after evaluating 17 randomized controlled trials of oral zinc ...
Length of common cold may be shortened by zinc Examiner.com
Zinc may shorten common cold - study Independent Online

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Zinc may shorten common cold but side effects common 
Reuters
By Andrew M. Seaman | NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new review of past studies suggests that taking zinc may cut the time adults have to suffer with a common cold, but the alternative treatment will likely come with unpleasant side effects.
Zinc may shorten common colds in adults, a review of 17 studies finds Washington Post
Zinc for the Common Cold? Study Finds Weak Evidence that It Works TIME
Zinc Could Lessen Cold Symptoms, Study Finds Huffington Post
Philadelphia Inquirer 
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Babies' susceptibility to colds linked to immune response at birth 
Science Daily (press release)
"Viral respiratory infections are common during childhood," says first author Kaharu Sumino, MD, assistant professor of medicine. "Usually they are mild, but there's a wide range of responses -- from regular cold symptoms to severe lung infections and ...

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Cats have allergies too? 
Santa Ynez Valley News
As with us, feline allergy symptoms often mimic the common ?cold? or URI, with chronic sneezing, coughing, and runny eyes and nose. Even snoring can be a sign of something amiss with your pet. More severe reactions can include frequent scratching and ...

 

Zinc for the common cold 
CBS42
Move over cough syrup and cough drops, there's another remedy that could cut down cold symptoms for adults. Canadian researchers say oral zinc treatments could not only lessen common cold symptoms, but shorten the duration.
Zinc: a queasy fix for the common cold? South Asia Mail
Rethinking Zinc KCRG

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Does your child have seasonal allergies or a cold? 
KFMB News 8
Heart palpitations and high blood pressure are strong risk factors for a common heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, a new study reports. Heart palpitations and high blood pressure are strong risk factors for a common heart rhythm disorder ...

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FINRA Warns Investors of Nutraceutical Stock Scams 
MarketWatch (press release)
Nutraceuticals are products that claim to help people to lose weight, get an energy boost, live longer or fight the common cold, and can include dietary supplements and food and drink products that contain additives purporting to provide health ...
FINRA Issues Alert on Stocks Tied to 'Natural' Products AdvisorOne

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Experts Warn Public About Rise In Texas Whooping Cough Cases 
KUHF-FM
Local health officials are warning the public to take seriously any extended coughing you think may be just the common cold. In Texas, cases of Pertussis, better known as whooping cough, are approaching numbers not seen in decades.

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Sunny breaks, then potential thunderstorms 
MassLive.com
A cold front is the leading edge of cooler or colder and drier air. The most common cold front approaches from the west or northwest with a band of precipitation and moves east. The one approaching from NY state this afternoon is no different.

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Useful Herbs To Combat Colds And Viruses 
HorseYard (blog)
There are four different categories of herbs that are commonly utilised to help combat the common cold and we will discuss the different herbs as we go. To start with prevention we must first look at boosting the immune system so it is better able to ...