Tylenol or Advil? Can I use a kitchen teaspoon to measure medicine? A local pharmacist gives important answers as flu and cold season gets underway.

While there's no cure for a common cold or flu, over-the-counter medicines may help alleviate your symptoms. The best cold and flu medicine depends on your symptoms, such as fever, cough ...

Most experts recommend vaccination to prevent the flu, but what can you do after exposure or when symptoms start? Find ...

While cold and flu symptoms may be similar, the flu tends to be more severe, with symptoms coming on suddenly, according to ...

It's a big-box chain's version of Dayquil & Nyquil. Here are the details on two recalled lots, with expiration dates very active.

An off-brand version of Dayquil and Nyquil sold at Costco stores has been recalled due to substandard quality.

Christmas isn’t always the most wonderful time of the year – here’s a brief guide to some of the most common festive ailments ...

Winter illnesses, including flu, norovirus, and RSV, have led to a sharp rise in hospital admissions, with warnings of a ...

But before you reach for your go-to flu or cold medicine ... the FDA is asking manufacturers to remove it from their over-the-counter medications. According to medlineplus.gov, Phenylephrine ...

Oral zinc may reduce the length and severity of a cold but has not been shown to be effective against the flu. Zinc is found in various foods, including lentils. As an over-the-counter medication, ...