There’s so much to look forward to when you’re pregnant, especially if it’s your first time. You eagerly wait to see if your hair grows as thick and healthy as everyone says it will. You start saving ...

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 ...

EVERYONE YOU KNOW seems to be sniffling, coughing, and constantly blowing their noses. So, it’s probably just a matter of ...

Cold season is here — no, not just the chilly temperatures, but also people sneezing, coughing and coping with sore throats, who seem to be everywhere. While there’s no magic cure for the common cold, ...

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 ...

Phenylephrine, a common ingredient found in many over-the-counter cold medications, has long been thought to be a reliable decongestant. However, recent studies are questioning its effectiveness, ...

Q. I saw the news recently that the Food and Drug Administration is proposing to remove a popular ingredient in over-the-counter decongestants because it isn’t effective. Is there a cold remedy that ...