Zinc lozenges have generated significant interest as a potential remedy for the common cold, with research spanning decades and involving numerous randomized controlled trials (RCTs). More than a dozen such trials have examined their effects, and meta-analyses of these studies suggest that zinc, when taken promptly and in the right form, can offer modest benefits in […]
Honey A Better Option For Childhood Cough Than Over The Counter Medications
A new study by a Penn State College of Medicine research team found that honey may offer parents an effective and safe alternative than over the counter children’s cough medicines. The study found that a small dose of buckwheat honey given before bedtime provided better relief of nighttime cough and sleep difficulty in children than […]