Cold remedies are almost as common as the common cold. But do they work? Nothing can cure a cold, which is caused by germs called viruses. But some remedies might help ease your …

Cold remedies with conflicting evidence In spite of ongoing studies, the scientific jury is still out on some popular cold remedies, such as vitamin C and echinacea. Here's an update on some …

Home Remedies: What works for a cold and what doesn’t Dana Sparks October 25, 2017 Cold remedies are almost as common as the common cold, but are they effective? Nothing can …

Treatment There's no cure for the common cold. Most cases of the common cold get better without treatment within 7 to 10 days. But a cough may last a few more days.

Home Remedies: Cold remedies that work Dana Sparks December 5, 2018 Cold remedies are almost as common as the common cold, but are they effective? Nothing can cure a cold, but …

Over-the-counter cold remedies aren't off-limits if you have high blood pressure, but it's important to make careful choices. Among over-the-counter cold remedies, decongestants cause the …

Sick with a a cold, flu or other respiratory virus? Learn some home management tips from a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician.

Are cold medicines bought without a prescription safe for people who have high blood pressure? Cold medicines aren't off-limits if you have high blood pressure, but it's important to make …

Lifestyle and home remedies The cold sore ointment docosanol (Abreva) may shorten the healing time of a cold sore. At the first sign of symptoms, apply it to the affected skin as directed on …

Learn more about the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of this common lip sore caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1).