Amid doubts over a common decongestant, evidence suggests the placebo effect can still help people suffering from a cold.

An FDA panel’s decision that phenylephrine is not an effective decongestant applies only to oral medications. The drug is still considered effective in nasal sprays. FDA authorities have decided to ...

Scientists at EMBL discovered that Dextromethorphan, found in common cough syrups, shows promise in treating lung fibrosis. Research highlights this ingredient's potential against the life ...

What’s more, a parched body may push your immune system to release more histamines. These chemicals swell your nose and make more mucus, which can set off a cough. If you're sick, stay hydrated.

Fibrotic lung disease or lung fibrosis is a life threatening condition where there is scarring of the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. The scarring in the lungs thickens the tissues in the ...

There's no cure for the common cold, but there are self-care steps you can take that may help you or your child get over a cold a little more quickly. Rest, home remedies, and over-the-counter (OTC) ...

Honey can help with a cough, whether taken by the spoonful or added to a soothing hot tea. Honey offers anti-inflammatory benefits to soothe a cough, coating the throat and easing related symptoms.

Salads are typically associated with fresh, cold ingredients — veggies and fruit, cheese, and of course, greens. But the best salads are made with both raw and cooked ingredients; the ...

Chinese scientists have found fibre from the konjac plant – an ingredient in noodles and jelly added to hotpot – can improve the performance of water-based zinc batteries in low temperatures ...

Chowdhury's first suggestion was to make some water warm, add salt and gargle it in the back of your throat. "This helps ...

The Nutritional Power of Lemon: Lemons are a culinary delight and a powerhouse of nutrition and various phytochemicals. Vitamin C can be beneficial when your body is fighting off infections.