Colds are common at this time of year but a doctor is warning of the dangers of using the 'steam remedy'. Getty Images Colds, flu, and sniffles are common at this time of year. As we spend more time ...

As the crisp air of fall begins to sweep across the landscape, bringing with it the vibrant colors of autumn leaves, it also signals the arrival of the dreaded flu season. Each year, the likelihood 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Though frigid temperatures have given way to more amenable weather, make no mistake about it, you can still get a cold. Here are the do’s, don’ts and maybes of home cold remedies, according Consumer ...

ROCKVILLE, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration here yesterday warned consumers to stop using three products marketed over the counter as cold remedies because they are associated with the loss of ...

For years, at the first sign of the approach of cold season, John Musumeci would break out the zinc and vitamin C tablets. But this year, like many other Americans, he’s decided his money might be ...

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 ...

A Costco-brand cold and flu medicine has been pulled from shelves “due to potential foreign material contamination.” A notice shared on the retail giant’s website says the recall of Kirkland Signature ...