Following my recent column discussing weird and wonderful ‘remedies’ for coughs and colds, I have had some interesting messages from readers.

“If symptoms remain mild and gradually improve with rest, hydration, and home remedies, the cold is likely to resolve on its ...

Early signs of whooping cough in adults look very much like a common cold, Dr. Loafman says. For the first week or so of ...

Cases of flu-like illnesses and viral infections have been on the rise in the city in recent weeks, with recovery periods ...

KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane addresses concerns over medication shortages, explaining the stock visibility ...

From seasonal irritations to serious health indicators, medical experts explain the hidden meanings behind different types of ...

Southern Railway bans loco pilots and running staff from sedative medicines to prevent drowsiness and ensure train safety.

A class action filed today says Kiwis have been deceived for about two decades through the use of phenylephrine in cold and ...

Malagasy people have been using Madagascar’s unique native plants for food, medicine and handcrafts for thousands of years.

Influenza, COVID-19 and RSV are staples of the winter cold and flu season, but the measles, whooping cough and norovirus are ...

A drink driving dental hygienist from Dundee was found to be twice the limit after misjudging the effect of cough medicine, a court heard.

When you have a cough, drinking hot beverages like tea can help relieve your symptoms naturally. Here are the best tea ...