Supplements can interact with common cold medications. They can worsen side effects like drowsiness, high blood pressure, or bleeding, or reduce how well the medication works. Because many cold ...

When you have a cold or the flu, reaching for an over-the-counter medication to take with your usual morning coffee may feel like second nature. But pairing caffeine, found in coffee, energy drinks ...

As the common cold season continues, many college students are self-treating illnesses for the first time. With endless aisles of over-the-counter medication, it can be overwhelming for students to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Yet, colds don't feel all that mild when you're in the throes of one. The coughing, sneezing and stuffy nose can prevent you from ...

A sweeping analysis of more than a thousand patients finds that antibiotics offer no relief for viral colds or purulent nasal discharge, while increasing side effects. Study: Antibiotics for the ...

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 ...