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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Phenylephrine, which is found in many cold medicines, such as Sudafed PE and NyQuil Severe Cold, was ...

Battling the coughs, aches, drips and stuffiness of a cold can feel like an uphill battle. But setting your body up for a quick recovery is possible. With the proper remedies and expert advice, you ...

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, ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. The FDA has proposed removing phenylephrine, a widely ...

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 ...

A great way to kick a sinus congestion is with an OTC decongestant and a few days of rest. If that doesn't work here are ...

The era of a common over-the-counter cold medicine is coming to an end. Major retail chain CVS said this month that it will be pulling some cold and cough products made with oral phenylephrine from ...