Home Remedies

We put top humidifiers to the test. To help you feel great all winter, we road tested both cool- and warm-mist humidifiers. Read on to find the best pick for you.   View slideshow

Can chicken soup really fight a cold? Maybe! Research suggests that serving yourself a steaming bowl of soup may actually help. These eight flavor-packed chicken soup recipes can still help you get back on your feet fast.   View slideshow

Are you sniffling, sneezing, and coughing? If you’re like most people, you probably don’t relish the thought of lacing up your sneakers and hitting the road (or the gym) when you have a cold or flu. But those who persevere when they're sick and don’t break their exercise routine may be on to something.  Read More

Bob Martin says he hasn't caught a cold in years, not since he discovered echinacea and goldenseal. But do alternative treatments such as herbs, vitamins, supplements, or nasal irrigation actually fight or prevent colds?  Read More

Few folks in today's workplace are calling in sick even if they have a cold, the flu, or a sinus infection. Given the economic meltdown, the highest unemployment rate in 15 years, and layoffs around every corner, workers are more likely to drag themselves into the office even when they feel like death warmed over. Find out how to call in sick, and still have an office to come into the next day.  Read More

Sick with a cold, flu, or sinus infection? Green tea, snazzy tissues, and toasty socks will make you feel better, even if they can't cure your cold or fight the flu.   View slideshow