When a cold strikes, you want fast, effective relief. And while grabbing the first over-the-counter cold medication seems like an easy solution, there’s no one-size-fits-all remedy. Doctors note that ...

Baby Boomers know a thing or two about quality material. This is true in most walks of life, including cold and flu medicine.

When you're feeling sniffly and achy, it's normal to wonder whether cold medicine is safe during pregnancy. The answer? It depends. Some of the ingredients in cold medications have been studied and ...

You’re sniffling, sneezing, and sleepless from coughing — and your head is killing you. You have just one question: What will put an end to this suffering? Unfortunately, the over-the-counter remedy ...

Keeping cold and flu medicine on hand is common for many households this time of year. Having it stocked means someone can ease symptoms in a flash should they get sick. But one medication that was ...

That familiar red pill you reach for when congestion strikes may not be delivering the relief you expect. In a significant development for consumers nationwide, the Food and Drug Administration has ...

COLD AND FLU SEASON IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER. BUT A FEDERAL DRUG ADMINISTRATION PANEL THIS MONTH SAYS SOME COMMON OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICINE YOU’RE USING TO TREAT YOURSELF DOESN’T WORK. JOINING US AT ...

When you or your kids get a stuffy nose, there’s likely an over-the-counter cold medicine you turn to. But several doctors and pharmacists say there is growing evidence they don't really work. Citing ...

"In a few cases, it can make symptoms like sore throat or nasal irritation a bit less troublesome," said the Apollo docto ...

A rush on Tylenol, Motrin, and their generic equivalents is making parents nervous. Pediatricians' offices and hospitals are overwhelmed with a surge of flu-like viruses that are taking a heavy toll ...

Changes are coming to the cold and cough aisle of your local pharmacy: U.S. officials are moving to phase out the leading decongestant found in hundreds of over-the-counter medicines, concluding that ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a statement about the dangers of combining nighttime cold medicine with chicken after a viral "Sleepy Chicken" challenge trended earlier this ...