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

(AP/Jonathan Poet) AP/Jonathan Poet Changes are coming to the cold and cough aisle of your local pharmacy ... who co-authored several papers on the ingredient. “It’s inactivated in the gut and doesn’t ...

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 ...

The scientists have found that Dextromethorphan, an active ingredient in cough syrups and cough/cold treatments, sold without a prescription around much of the world, proved to be most effective ...

There's no cure for the common cold ... Active ingredients may include pain relievers, menthol or eucalyptus oil, and anesthetics that can numb the throat or have an anti-inflammatory effect. Some ...

Honey contains a number of compounds that may offer health benefits when treating a cough due to a cold, sore throat ... methylglyoxal (MGO), a strong antibacterial agent that's not as active in other ...

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 ...

Finding effective home remedies can be a game-changer when battling a cold or cough. Among the many options, lemon in hot water has become a natural remedy. But is it effective? Let's explore the ...

Chef Neha Deepak Shah recently shared a simple recipe for homemade ginger cough drops on Instagram, and it's a game-changer. With just two natural ingredients ... small amount of the mixture into a ...

Dr. Newland said whooping cough, sometimes referred to as pertussis, often presents similar symptoms as the common cold. This can include fever, runny nose, and eventually an aggressive cough.

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 ...