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Cold & Flu

Which natural remedies to take — and avoid — for colds and coughs

Before you start gulping expensive supplements, start your homework here

Hannah Six
Contributing Writer
Updated Aug. 19, 2025
Published Oct. 7, 2020
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  • cytokines
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