Cold season can lead to accidental double-dosing. Here’s what people need to know about cold medicines, key ingredients and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When a cold strikes, you want fast, effective relief. And while grabbing the first over-the-counter cold medication seems like an ...

If you find yourself feeling feverish and coming down with a cough, congestion, or a runny nose, you might reach for a quick, over-the-counter (OTC) fix. But with so many products to choose from in ...

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 ...

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, ...

WASHINGTON — 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, ...

You walk into any drugstore today, and the shelves are packed with medications you can grab without a prescription. Seems ...

Some medications for cold and flu can react with caffeine, causing side effects for some people, like jitters and high blood pressure. Caffeine usually leaves your system after a few hours, so space ...

NEW ORLEANS — Could frequent use of some cold and allergy medications, and many other common drugs, like those for anxiety, increase your risk of dementia? We explore that question and why, as you age ...