Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When a cold strikes, you want fast, effective relief. And while grabbing the first over-the-counter cold medication seems like an ...

Wander down the cold-medicine aisle in any drugstore and you’ll find an eye-watering variety of pills, capsules, nasal sprays and potions. Do any of them really work? That’s a legitimate question ...

When a cold hits, most people look for remedies to combat the coughing, sniffling and aching. Although colds tend to be mild and go away on their own, they can be a real nuisance. The common cold is a ...

Amid the current pandemic, the thought of having a mere cold almost seems quaint. But why suffer more than necessary? Grandmothers all over the world swear by home remedies to help their families feel ...

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Dear Dr. K: I’m in my 60s. Whenever I have a cold, I reach for whichever medication treats the most symptoms. My wife says that’s not safe, even if the medication is available over the counter. Is she ...