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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 ...

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 ...

EVERYONE YOU KNOW seems to be sniffling, coughing, and constantly blowing their noses. So, it’s probably just a matter of ...

We’re in the thick of cold and flu season, which always serves as a reminder that the common cold has no cure — hence why, when you inevitably catch one, you spend its entire duration (a whole box of ...

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For the last century, so many family lines have dismissed homemade cold remedies as archaic and unnecessary “old wives’ tales.” But in many cases, these heirloom practices were passed from generation ...

Phenylephrine, a common ingredient found in many over-the-counter cold medications, has long been thought to be a reliable decongestant. However, recent studies are questioning its effectiveness, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We’re entering peak cold and flu season, so even if you haven’t yet experienced the first sniffle, sore ...