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 ...

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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, ...

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 ...

The common cold looks trivial compared with illnesses that fill intensive care units, yet it still knocks out workers, empties classrooms and costs health systems huge sums every winter. Despite ...

"Oh, it's just a cold!" Indeed, colds are often billed as a "mild" upper respiratory virus. You can generally manage them at home, whereas the flu, RSV and COVID send more people to the hospital, ...

Cold remedies are almost as common as the common cold, but are they effective? Nothing can cure a cold, but there are some remedies that might help ease your symptoms and keep you from feeling so ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As the cold and flu season hits Monroe County hard, many are wondering which remedies actually work. News10NBC’s Brett Davidsen spoke with Dr. Lorinda Parks, Regional Medical ...