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Does a Hot Toddy Help a Cold? What the Whiskey Actually Does
The whiskey gets the credit. The honey and the steam do the work.
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Does Chicken Soup Actually Help a Cold? What the Evidence Says
Grandma was half right, and the half she got right isn't the half people think.
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Honey for Coughs: What the Research Actually Shows
The rare kitchen remedy that has some trial data behind it.
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What to Take at the First Sign of a Cold (and What to Skip)
The first 24 hours matter more than the next ten days.
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Is Oregano Oil Really a 'Natural Antibiotic'? What the Evidence Says
Killing bacteria in a dish is easy. Bleach does it too.
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Slippery Elm and Marshmallow Root for Sore Throats: What the Research Actually Shows
Two old-fashioned throat herbs, one honest look at the evidence.
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Andrographis for Colds: What the Research Actually Shows
The bitterest herb in the cold aisle has better trials than you'd guess — and worse ones than you'd hope.