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When most people think of key nutrients needed to sustain good health, zinc probably isn't the first to come to mind. However, there's new evidence suggesting that zinc is in fact an important nutrient. And people who fall short of consuming the recommended amount could suffer from disease and illness.Researchers from the Chair of Animal Nutrition at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) Germany found that people who suffer from zinc deficiency -- even minimal zinc deficiencies -- are more …

The average adult catches between two to three colds per year. It's frustrating when you wake up in the morning with the early symptoms of a cold. You may experience a stuffy nose, sinus pressure, fatigue, sore throat, etc. Being that these are the early signs of a cold, it means you'll be sick for the next couple weeks. While there's no cure for the common cold, a new study indicates that vitamin D supplements can lower the risk of infection.According to a study published in The British Medical …

St. Patrick's Day isn't the only holiday on the calendar for March. Another holiday that's worth mentioning is Employee Appreciation Day.As the name suggests, Employee Appreciation Day is an annual holiday that's intended to honor and recognize our nation's workforce. Statistics show that the average worker in the United States clocks just under 40 hours per week. Of course, some employees work even longer than the standard 40-hour workweek. Regardless, it's important for employers to recognize …

Heart disease continues to top of the list of the most common causes of death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 600,000 people in the U.S. die each year from heart disease, making it the leading cause of death. But heart disease also places a heavy burden on healthcare systems, as experts predict the total cost of prevention and treatment will rise to a whopping $1 trillion by 3035.A new report published by the American Heart Association (AHA) sugg …

Acting in response to a Presidential order, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has postponed its final rule for work-related exposure of beryllium.An executive order was issued on January 20, requiring federal agencies to postpone all new regulations published in the Federal Register, assuming that had not yet taken effect for two months. The beryllium rule was initially scheduled to take effect on March 10 and was published in the Federal Register on January 9, making i …