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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 ...

A main ingredient in many over-the-counter decongestants called phenylephrine does not work, an advisory panel for the FDA announced. The panel agreed further research to test higher doses of the drug ...

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It can be hard to decipher when you or your children are suffering from allergies or something more serious. When should you go to the doctor? When should you take medicine, and what should you take?

While a stuffy nose, scratchy throat and body aches can stop you in your tracks, the best cold medicine can help you bounce back faster and feel more like yourself. But facing packed drugstore shelves ...

Should medication be taken for every type of fever? Experts explain when it's okay to take paracetamol or other medications, ...

When you’re sick, eating nutritious foods such as fruits and vegetables can help fulfill your body’s energy needs, said Dr.

Share on Pinterest More children are being sickened by RSV and flu this year than in recent years. PeopleImages/Getty Images The FDA and manufacturers are reporting shortages of key medications for ...

Many military parents have been scrounging to get baby formula this year, and the shortage continues. Now, parents are also scrounging to find over-the-counter children's medications for flu, colds, ...

The pollen allergy typically rears its ugly head beginning in December and lasting through January. Austin already has seen some cedar pollen counts in November and early December, but nothing like ...