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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 Morning Headlines 3/11/2010 An Everett fire takes the life of an elderly woman and seriously injures her brother; a neighbor's careless smoking is blamed. Details on this and more top morning stories.       School bullying WBZ's Laurie Kirby talks with Derek Shulman, New England Regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, about a proposal to crack down on school bullying.       UMass report: recession hitting women harder than men WBZ's Rod Fritz talks with study author Randy Albelda, Professor of Economics at University of Massachusetts - Boston.       Gun court update WBZ's Don Huff speaks with Suffolk County DA Dan Conley.       State could cut aid to already cash-strapped cities and towns WBZ's Carl Stevens with more.       A look at Obama's on-the-road pitch for healthcare reform WBZ's Gregg Jensen speaks to ABC's Sam Donaldson.       UMass perks sparks outcry WBZ Morning Proiducer Jon Maclean speaks with state senator Mark Montigny about employees who are getting buyouts for unused vacation and sick time.       Call For Action: Tax Preparation Make sure you do your research before hiring a tax preparer. Here are some tips.       The Confessional Fewer Catholics are going to the confessional.       Garciaparra talks about retiring as a Red Sox Nomar Garciaparra joined Red Sox President Larry Lucchino and general manager Theo Epstein at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers Wednesday to announce his retirement plans.       Baker staffer reacts to new poll numbers WBZ Producer Jon MacLean has the interview.       Tim Cahill reacts to new poll numbers WBZ's Karen twomey has the interview.       School cafes not up to code WBZ's Jon Maclean speaks with Boston Public School Spokesman Matthew Wilder about heath code violations in school cafeterias       Poll shows support for Sen. Brown/candidates for governor WBZ's Laurie Kirby has the numbers.       Statistical dead heat in Gov race. WBZ's Laurie Kirby speaks with Gov. Deval Patrick about the recent 2010 Governor's race.       Drug study concern Most drug studies don't provide key information that doctors need to prescribe medication. WBZ's Diane Stern speaks with Dr. Danny McCormick at Cambridge Health Alliance.       Senate Ways and Means chair talks about Lawrence bailout bill WBZ producer Jon Maclean with more.       Lawrence moving closer to getting state bailout WBZ's Laurie Kirby with more.       Bristol country sheriff employees retire early and boost pensions WBZ's Ed Walsh speaks with Bristol county Sheriff Tom Hodgson about his office's pension program.       Toyota: Problem with recalled vehicles is mechanical WBZ's Ed Walsh with Sean Kane of Safety Research and Strategies about the problems plauging Toyota.       Archive

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