With all of the choices available, looking for the right over-the-counter cough or cold medication can be overwhelming.

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 ...

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 ...

The New Year ushered in freezing temperatures and snow, making the cold and flu uptick unavoidable. Fortunately, there are plenty of accessible options for dealing with irritating cold symptoms such ...

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Keeping cold and flu medicine on hand is common for many households this time of year. Having it stocked means someone can ease symptoms in a flash should they get sick. But one medication that was ...

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 ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to remove from the market a common ingredient found in most oral over-the-counter cold medicines because it doesn’t work. The move brings FDA one ...

As we head into peak virus season with holiday celebrations around the corner, over-the-counter medications can put a serious dent in your wallet. But there are smart ways to save on cold and flu ...

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