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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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5 ON YOUR SIDE: Cold remedies A runny nose, scratchy throat, and deep cough can make even simple daily tasks feel miserable. While there’s no instant cure for the common cold, Consumer Reports says ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. The CDC reported that the common cold causes 22 million missed ...