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E-Mail Story Print Story Email Story Posted: Saturday, 05 July 2008 11:19AM Zinc Dr. Murray Feingold Reporting There has been a great deal of controversy concerning the effectiveness of zinc in treating symptoms of the common cold. A recent study again looked into the use of zinc in treating colds in adults. Cold symptoms present in individuals who were given zinc in the form of zinc lozenges were compared with they symptoms of those who did not take zinc. Results showed that cold symptoms lasted for 4 days in the zinc group compared to 7 days in the non-zinc group. The duration of the cough was also shorter in the zinc group, 2 days, compared to 5 days in the non-zinc group. There was no difference in adverse effects between the two groups. Some studies have shown that zinc lozenges can cause oral irritation and nausea in some patients. Various flavored lozenges are now available to help decrease the bad taste. The researchers proposed that the benefits of zinc are due to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

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My WBZ Afternoon Headlines 3/17/2010 Federal disaster officials toured parts of Massachusetts Wednesday, to assess damage from the nor'easter that brought three days of torrential rain and wind.       A tribute to Ireland & St. Patrick's Day Courtesy of WBZ Producer Michael Coleman.       Lawmaker works on holiday Evacuation Day is a working day for State Senator Michael Knapick. He spoke with WBZ producer Jon Maclean.       Gov. Patrick discusses health care WBZ's Deb Lawler has the interview.       SC Congressman discusses President's health care reform measures WBZ's Ed Walsh has more.       Junior correspondent interviews his favorite author WBZ's Deb Lawler lends a hand.       Lawsuit targets wheelchair repair company WBZ producer Jon Maclean speaks with attorney Jon Freidmann, who represents the family of Jeff Thompson, who died as the result of injuries while men were working on his wheelchair.       Life after the floodwaters subside WBZ's Ed Walsh speaks with Public Claims Adjuster Eric Raisman       Keller At Large 03/17/2010 Jon reminds drivers they need to share the road with others, so stop driving like idiots!       Mobile Phone App business is booming WBZ's Rod Fritz speaks with Director of consumer research at Yankee Group       Heavy rains cause soggy basements; the "Dog" is here to help WBZ's Rod Fritz speaks with the President and founder of Busy Dog - Basement Technology       Environmental action group responds to allegations from Brockton company WBZ producer Jon Maclean has more.       MEMA chief: Don't be fooled by sun, flooding still an issue WBZ's Deb Lawler with more.       MWRA weathers 'historic' storm WBZ's Deb Lawler with more.       A town hit hard WBZ Producer John Maclean speaks with WilmingtonTown Manager Michael Caira.       Cleaning up the mess WBZ's Ed Walsh speaks with Clay King with AAA Flood Drying in Westford.       Storm update from Gov. Patrick The governor speaks live on the air with WBZ's ed Walsh       President makes final stop in healthcare push WBZ's Kendall Buhl speaks with ABC News political analyst, Steve Roberts.       Democratic leaders push for healthcare votes as President Obama hits the road WBZ's Deb Lawler with more.       Soundbytes of the Week 3/12/10 Sagamore construction season underway. Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D/RI) rips the media. "Fear and loathing" in the Lawrence schools, according to an ex-employee. Selected by WBZ's Dave Mager.       Archive

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