Sex is often associated with metaphorical fireworks, but there’s a real shower of sparks at the moment of conception. Scientists have witnessed mammalian eggs explosively releasing zinc atoms just ...

The safety of zinc gluconate nasal sprays taken to ease symptoms and shorten the duration of the common cold is under review following reports that people lost their sense of smell after using the ...

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Engineering and technical staff often get confused by the various terms bandied about in the coating industry such as ‘galvanized’, ‘cold galvanizing’ or ‘zinc-rich paints’. Technical staff and ...

A new study has cautioned that zinc nasal gels and sprays used to find relief for common cold are not so effective in the first place, and worse they can cause users to lose their sense of smell.

The Africa Desk of the International Zinc Association will present an expert webinar on galvanizing and zinc coatings on Wednesday 30 June at 14:30 in conjunction with Creamer Media. It will be ...

SANTA ANA – An Anaheim man accused of recklessly handling zinc, which can harm people and the environment, has been sentenced to 16 months in state prison. Steven Craig Booth, 57, had been charged ...

A zinc supplement might help stave off the symptoms of respiratory tract infections, such as coughing, congestion, and sore throat, and cut illness duration, suggests a pooled analysis of the ...

A popular zinc-based homeopathic remedy for the common cold that is sold over the counter is not only ineffective but can cause users to lose their sense of smell, a study warns. Clinic trials found ...