There are plenty of over-the-counter remedies for the common cold, but some carry significant risks, and their efficacy is dubious. The latter applies to phenylephrine, an active ingredient in common ...

Amid the current pandemic, the thought of having a mere cold almost seems quaint. But why suffer more than necessary? Grandmothers all over the world swear by home remedies to help their families feel ...

You’re standing in a store aisle looking at a shelf that’s as packed with cold remedies as your throat is filled with phlegm. It hurts. Your sinuses are stuffed and you have a cough that comes and ...

Phenylephrine, a common ingredient found in many over-the-counter cold medications, has long been thought to be a reliable decongestant. However, recent studies are questioning its effectiveness, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." EVERYONE YOU KNOW seems to be sniffling, coughing, and constantly blowing their noses. So, it’s probably ...

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 ...

If it seems like more people around you are sneezing and sniffling, it’s not your imagination. This is one of the most common times of year for the common cold. Signs of the common cold include ...

Wander down the cold-medicine aisle in any drugstore and you’ll find an eye-watering variety of pills, capsules, nasal sprays and potions. Do any of them really work? That’s a legitimate question ...

As cold and flu season gets underway this fall, Fox News Digital reached out to and spoke with a number of health professionals for their advice on natural remedies to consider when a person comes ...

Hot Toddy's are an old cold remedy that some people still use today over cough syrup. This toddy is perfect. It's warm and comforting with just the right portion of ingredients. We used our favorite ...

Q. I saw the news recently that the Food and Drug Administration is proposing to remove a popular ingredient in over-the-counter decongestants because it isn’t effective. Is there a cold remedy that ...