When a cold strikes, you want fast, effective relief. And while grabbing the first over-the-counter cold medication seems like an easy solution, there’s no one-size-fits-all remedy. Doctors note that ...

At some point in your breastfeeding or pumping journey it’s inevitable you’ll come down with a cold or bug—and you’ll probably consider medication to help you feel better while you take care of your ...

Cold and flu medications provide relief when you’re sick, but mixing them with caffeine can increase potential side effects.

Most cold medications contain stimulants, which, if taken alongside caffeine, can lead to heightened side effects. It’s recommended that you avoid caffeine if you’re taking any medications for a cold ...

WASHINGTON -- Drug makers on Thursday voluntarily pulled children's cold medicines off the market less than two weeks after the government warned of potential health risks to infants. Over-the-counter ...

WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday ordered the makers of about 500 unapproved prescription cough and cold medicines to get them off the market because they have not been ...

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Kaitlin Vogel is a health journalist based in New York. Her work has appeared in a variety of publications, including Healthline, Eating Well, Parade, and more. Taking cold medication unnecessarily ...

Being in the middle of cold and flu season, keeping a bottle of cough syrup in the medicine cabinet is a must. However, officials with the St. Joseph Health Department are warning of precautions to ...

The FDA is proposing ending use of a popular nasal decongestant, phenylephrine, in oral form. The FDA’s proposal is based on effectiveness concerns, not safety concerns. Phenylephrine is an active ...

Your cup of coffee has health benefits, but it also interacts with some medications. Coffee may affect how a medication is absorbed, metabolized or removed from the body. An expert shares the seven ...