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.

FOR some people, it starts with a scratchy throat followed by a tickly cough. For others, a headache comes first, before a ...

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

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 ...

Colds don’t respond to antibiotics, and most over-the-counter medications deliver modest results at best. In recent years, ...

When a cold strikes, you want fast, effective relief. And while grabbing the first over-the-counter cold medication seems like an easy solution, there’s no one-size-fits-all remedy. Doctors note that ...

Over-the-counter (OTC) cold and flu medicines can help manage symptoms, but it’s important to choose the right ingredients ...

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Prior exposure to coronaviruses that cause ordinary colds can boost the immune system's ability to attack a vulnerable site ...