In a clip from the BBC Archive, people share their homespun remedies for the flu in the late 1950s. We put a few to the test.

The symptoms of the cold and flu are numerous: fever, chills, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, and feeling downright miserable. Each season, we hope to elude these familiar nemeses, and yet they ...

As super flu grips the UK, with hospital admissions skyrocketing and health bosses warning we have not yet reached the peak of cases, many will be looking for ways to ease their symptoms. Dr Philippa ...

Flu season is in full swing and the internet is buzzing with potential home remedies and medical advice. Rance and Eden tried the viral Flu Bomb! While the recipe as a whole hasn’t been the subject of ...

As the crisp air of fall begins to sweep across the landscape, bringing with it the vibrant colors of autumn leaves, it also signals the arrival of the dreaded flu season. Each year, the likelihood of ...

But uh, some flu remedies aren't as legit as they seem (yeah, I'm looking at you, echinacea). Here's how to know which ones can absolutely help you feel better, and which ones, well, are flat-out ...

Forget chicken soup or hot tea. There is a new batch of home flu remedies — and they don’t skimp on the alcohol. When Jeni Britton Bauer, owner of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams in Columbus, Ohio, was ...

The World Health Organization says it’s maintaining its estimate that swine flu — the virus better known now as “novel H1N1” — will infect some 2 billion people before the pandemic is over. That’s ...

Winter tends to be peak season for respiratory viruses, and this year is no different in the United States. People are getting sick with acute respiratory illnesses and visiting health care providers ...

Globally and in South Africa, herbal-based cough, cold, and flu remedies are taking centre stage as consumers increasingly demand safe, natural, and family-friendly alternatives. This shift reflects ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jesse Pines is an expert in healthcare innovation and wellness. A severe and early flu surge this winter, driven by a dangerous ...