From cough suppressants to flu medicines to holistic cold remedies, here are the best cold, flu and cough medicines for 2019, doctors and health practitioners say.

Consider this: More than 200 viruses cause the common cold, and hundreds of flu strains emerge each year. And those germs are everywhere. A sick person's cough or sneeze has millions of viral ...

Many options can alleviate cold and flu symptoms, including over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications — and it’s important to know the difference. "A prescription medication requires ...

How to recognize the symptoms of cold and flu, which treatments work best, and advice on staying healthy during cold and flu season. Skip to main content . ... 1 of 2 / Common Cold View All .

Consumer Reports' guide to the home remedies that work for congestion, coughs, sore throats, runny nose, and other cold and flu symptoms, plus advice when drugs are needed.

Flu season is here. Arm yourself with these tips from the experts (and some yogurt and mushrooms) and make this cold and flu season your healthiest yet.

Most cold and flu drugs attack symptoms, not the specific viruses that cause the illnesses. They aren't a cure, but they can make you feel better or shorten your illness. There's no one right way ...

A small bit of good news this flu season – you won’t get a cold at the same time, a new study says.

With the common cold, flu, COVID-19 and RSV all presenting a threat of illness this fall and winter, here's how to distinguish between the symptoms of each condition.

The truth about how to prevent and recover from winter illness. Nov. 6, 2011— -- Was Mom's Stay-Well Advice Right? Don't go out with wet hair. Rest. Cover your mouth when you cough. This ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. ... Each year, millions of Americans get sick with the flu and the common cold. Adults get around two to three colds per year while children get six to eight.