Can zinc cure your cold?

The cure for the common cold could be no more complicated than a mineral supplement, reports IOL Lifestyle.

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A cure for the common cold has eluded doctors and scientists for centuries, but now it turns out that an effective cure could be as simple as taking a mineral supplement. Read more...

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