Zinc traditionally has a valence of two, meaning two electrons take part in the element's chemical reaction. A new article shows that the chemistry of zinc can be fundamentally changed, making it ...

The “common cold” is just that -- common. Adults get an average of three colds per year, and children can get as many as eight to 10. Over-the-counter antihistamines, decongestants and pain relievers ...

You might know that zinc—element number 30 on the periodic table—is used for galvanizing iron and steel. Here’s some things you might not know. Getty Images It saves lives. In developing countries, ...

Zinc isn't just an ingredient in the lozenges you might take when you feel a cold coming on. It's also crucial to communication among the neurons--or nerve cells--in your brain, whether those neurons ...

Trace levels of zinc present in semen are a vital determinant of male fertility, a recent study in Bangladesh capital Dhaka concludes. The study, titled "Impact of Seminal Plasma Zinc and Serum Zinc ...

Tralement is indicated in adult and pediatric patients as a source of zinc, copper, manganese, and selenium for parenteral nutrition. American Regent has announced the availability of Tralement™, a ...

A new paper by VCU researcher Puru Jena “shows that fundamental chemical properties of an atom can be changed” and could lead to the synthesis of new materials with applications to many industries.