The FDA has found that phenylephrine, an ingredient in many over-the-counter cold pills, is no more effective than a placebo ...

It starts with a slight scratchiness at the back of your throat. Then, a sneeze. Then coughing, sniffling and full-on ...

Viral upper respiratory tract infections – also known as the common cold – afflict everyone, typically three times per year, ...

Here’s what the science says about what helps with a stuffy nose, what doesn’t and how else to breathe easier.

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

Scientists were pleased when they learned more about how the common cold gains a foothold in the body, identifying key cellular checkpoints that are important targets of the virus.

The bottom line: While echinacea supplements could play a role in boosting your immune system, it’s hard to definitively say ...