Like clockwork, the end of the holidays devolves into the next phase of winter: flu season. Between the cold weather, ...

Here we are in the middle of yet another cold/flu/COVID-19 season, with rising numbers of infections. We know numbers are ...

Mucinex knocked Vicks off the top spot for monthly TV ad impressions as pharma brands generated significant coverage from both football games and daytime programming.

Bird flu cases are still rising in the U.S. as the virus continues to devastate poultry farms. More than 145 million chickens, ducks, turkeys and other fowl have been slaughtered across the United ...

Dec. 13, 2024 — Influenza or flu virus remains infectious in refrigerated raw milk for up to five days, according to a new study. The findings come at a time when outbreaks of bird flu -- a ...

As we make our way though cold and flu season, this is what we're doing to protect our health and avoid getting sick.

In this edition of The People's Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader who found coconut oil relieved their split skin.

Meanwhile, "cold compresses may help numb the pain ... A vaporizing ointment rub like Vicks VapoRub, the balm that almost magically quells coughs, is also a good home remedy for sinus pain.

Discover why oral phenylephrine in cold medicine is ineffective for relieving congestion. Learn which alternative treatments ...

If you feel sick but aren't sure whether you have a cold, COVID-19 or the flu, Liu recommends taking a test at home or at your doctor's office. There are combination at-home tests available now ...