People always turn to home remedies when they are down with cough and cold. While medicines are at times prescribed by the doctor, simple ingredients from the kitchen and traditional home remedies do ...

Coughing just sucks. Whether it’s a repetitive, dry barking cough or a deep, wet hacking, coughs are one of the worst symptoms of being sick. Unfortunately, antibiotics won't treat coughs themselves, ...

Garlic, popularly thought to have antiviral properties, also does not appear to shorten the duration of a cold. It may prevent illness, however. A double-blind, randomized controlled trial of 146 ...

Congestion from cold and flu is the buildup of mucus in your nose, sinuses, or chest that causes a feeling of fullness or blockage. When you're dealing with congestion from a cold or the flu, you want ...

So, you’re sick. You’ve popped the cold meds, slept, and still feel miserable. Now what? Some colds are just tough to shake, no matter what you try. But, if you’re looking for something extra to help ...

Suffering from a cold? Consumer Reports shares what remedies work and what to skip Health experts share ways to ease cold symptoms A runny nose, scratchy throat, and deep cough can make even simple ...

The peaceful rhythm of parenthood shifts dramatically when a 9-month-old wakes up in the middle of the night with a distinctive barking cough that sounds like a seal. For parents navigating their ...

As winter’s chill settles in, millions of Americans will reach for over-the-counter medications to combat the seasonal surge of stuffy noses and congestion. But a startling revelation about one of the ...

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This article is part of an ongoing series entitled, Beyond Rx: OTC Corner, which will include topics such as OTC medications, dietary supplements, and other health care approaches that will help nurse ...