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 ...

Cold season is here — no, not just the chilly temperatures, but also people sneezing, coughing and coping with sore throats, who seem to be everywhere. While there’s no magic cure for the common cold, ...

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, ...

The common cold strikes most adults two to three times annually, leaving millions searching for relief from the familiar symptoms of congestion, sore throat, and persistent coughing. While no cure ...

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 ...

As Americans sniffle and sneeze through the cold and flu season, demand for elderberry has never been higher. These dark purple berries, packed with antioxidants and vitamins, have been used in folk ...

Dr. Michael Murray, director of education for Factors Group of Nutritional Companies, said consumers shouldn't dismiss echinacea as a cold remedy based on the study alone. The tre ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Home remedies have been used for years as natural treatments for illnesses–especially colds and viruses that are common during the winter. Gargling with salt water, drinking plenty ...

A leading surgeon has issued a stark warning regarding severe burns sustained from steam inhalation, a common home remedy for coughs and colds. Jeremy Yarrow, a consultant surgeon at the NHS Welsh ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Elderberry, which comes in many forms including syrup, can help shorten the duration and severity of cold symptoms. (Getty Images) ...

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 ...