“When zinc is used for cold treatment, there may be a reduction in the mean duration of the cold in days although it is ...

Here are 12 tips for preventing colds and the flu. 1. Eat green vegetables. Green, leafy vegetables are rich in vitamins that help you maintain a balanced diet — and support a healthy immune system.

Should you be using Vitamin C instead? “The studies have not shown any benefit to taking Vitamin C and preventing colds or treating the symptoms,” said Hendrix.

In 2010, researchers looked at all studies and found that taking vitamin C every day did not prevent the number of colds that a person got. In some cases, it made symptoms improve.

2. Engage in frequent handwashing. Hand washing is imperative for preventing colds and flu, and the spread of germs. There is, however, a right way and wrong way to do this simple deed.

Vitamin D has become one of America’s most beloved supplements, second only to multivitamins in popularity. Many people faithfully take their daily dose, especially during cold and flu season ...

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Kindergarteners are typically the last to head back to school and the hardest to keep healthy. This Hampshire County high school ranked one of the best in ...

Hot tips on preventing colds in kids February 19, 2023 at 10:00 p.m. The common cold is astoundingly common: Most kids get at least six to 10 colds a year -- and kids in daycare get even more.

It's a flowering plant that grows in the U.S. and Canada, and it's been used as medicine for centuries. There are nine species. Some of its common names are the purple coneflower or black-eyed ...

Cold weather does not make people sick. In fact, it is viruses that cause colds and the flu. However, cold weather can impact health in other ways.