congestion

So much for the harmless ladybug -- it now appears the cute little creature can trigger allergic reactions. Researchers in Georgia and Virginia say they've found cases in which people are actually allergic to ladybugs. The report says patients with ladybug allergies have itchy eyes, sneezing, congestion and runny nose and come up positive on allergy skin tests. Researchers suspect the Read more...

Scientists say that when Grandma turned to chicken soup and mustard plasters to battle a cold and doses of cod liver oil to help you grow, she was on to something. Britain's Vim & Vigor magazine says researchers have found the soup method may not cure the cold, but it helped clear up congestion. And about that nasty smelling plaster: it made the nose run, flushing out germs. As for Read more...