Colds are common at this time of year but a doctor is warning of the dangers of using the 'steam remedy'. Getty Images Colds, flu, and sniffles are common at this time of year. As we spend more time ...

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 ...

As the crisp air of fall begins to sweep across the landscape, bringing with it the vibrant colors of autumn leaves, it also signals the arrival of the dreaded flu season. Each year, the likelihood of ...

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 ...

ROCKVILLE, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration here yesterday warned consumers to stop using three products marketed over the counter as cold remedies because they are associated with the loss of ...

Though frigid temperatures have given way to more amenable weather, make no mistake about it, you can still get a cold. Here are the do’s, don’ts and maybes of home cold remedies, according Consumer ...

"Oh, it's just a cold!" Indeed, colds are often billed as a "mild" upper respiratory virus. You can generally manage them at home, whereas the flu, RSV and COVID send more people to the hospital, ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - People who believe a cold remedy will work may indeed feel better sooner -- even if they don't get the real treatment, according to a U.S. study. The findings are evidence ...

For years, at the first sign of the approach of cold season, John Musumeci would break out the zinc and vitamin C tablets. But this year, like many other Americans, he’s decided his money might be ...

Dawa is a very popular Kenyan traditional concoction for colds (Photo: Shutterstock) With Coronavirus fast-spreading around the world, it's important to ensure that our immune systems are strong ...

A Costco-brand cold and flu medicine has been pulled from shelves “due to potential foreign material contamination.” A notice shared on the retail giant’s website says the recall of Kirkland Signature ...

Colds, flu, and sniffles are common at this time of year. As we spend more time indoors during the winter months, it's easy for viruses to circulate. On average, adults get two to four colds a year, ...