For the last century, so many family lines have dismissed homemade cold remedies as archaic and unnecessary “old wives’ tales.” But in many cases, these heirloom practices were passed from ...

The thing about this old time remedy is that—surprise—it works! In 1978, pulmonologists asked healthy volunteers to choose to ...

Sure, you’ve heard all about old-fashioned home remedies for when you’re feeling under the weather. But have you actually tried them? Here, we debunk what’s the real deal in Westchester. Reality: If ...

Any time you’re taking cold medicine or embracing natural remedies ... Gargling with warm salt water is an age-old remedy for soothing a sore throat. It helps by reducing inflammation, but ...

FROM 'starving colds' to chicken soup, we've all heard the odd old wives' tale for ... He tells Sun Health: “When cold and flu season strikes, simple home remedies can provide effective relief ...

Most of the time, the viral infection will run its course and people will get better on their own, without any treatment, said Voigt. “The old statement, ‘If you treat a cold, it’ll go away ...

With winter on us, we can brace ourselves for colds and flu cases that tend to make their rounds this time of the year ... are others who believe in old wives’ remedies. A very popular one ...

Cold medicines may not always help, even when they are legit medicines that are given appropriately. Home remedies like the ones we describe here are often more useful. If your kid is old enough ...

Eggert cites evidence showing that antihistamines, vitamins and herbal remedies are ... is most cough and cold, viral types of upper respiratory infections, just take time to go away,” Lynch ...