Respiratory Disease

Risk factors for leading causes of death can be lowered by better diet. Establishing good eating habits in children offers way to prevent chronic diseases and reduce healthcare costs.

It seems like scientists have been searching for a cure for the common cold since…well, since forever. And although "miracle" remedies sprout up every few years, nothing really seems to do the trick.  But a new report suggests that taking zinc supplements might help a little – and could be enough to make the difference between a cold that really knocks you out and one that just makes life unpleasant for a while.