Dr. Thomas Weida answers the question: 'Best Way To Gargle For A Sore Throat?' — -- Question: Will gargling really help a sore throat, and what's the best way to gargle? Answer: Whether you ...

Hydrogen peroxide is an antiseptic frequently used to clean minor cuts or disinfect surfaces. Due to its versatility, hydrogen peroxide is a staple in many medicine cabinets and first aid kits, and it ...

The process of gargling is considered very beneficial for oral hygiene and to prevent any kind of discomfort or infections in the throat. Gargle is a popular and effective home remedy for many health ...

The efficacy of salt water gargling lies in its ability to create an environment that is inhospitable to bacteria and viruses. The hypertonic nature of the solution draws moisture from microbes, ...

That warm salt water gargle your mom swears by? It might make your throat feel better, but it will not actually make your cold go away any faster. According to Tom Miller, MD, salt water and similar ...

Ever since the pandemic began, people have been searching for at-home remedies to prevent COVID-19. And, while ordering veterinary doses of ivermectin has been a thing for a while, despite evidence ...

There is no firm proof that gargling prevents respiratory infections caused by coronavirus — or any virus or bacteria. But there’s also little downside. By Neal Naito, M.D. As Americans search for ...

As if attempting to one-up last week’s stupidity with regards to ivermectin, anti-vaxxers on Facebook and Twitter are advocating for a new and unproven Covid-19 treatment: Betadine, an antiseptic used ...

If four out of five TV doctors tell you something is true, chances are, there’s not any evidence to actually back up that claim. But now, for at least one of those claims, there is evidence—even if it ...

Calling all Scots with early COVID-19 symptoms: The University of Edinburgh wants to wash your mouth out. Specifically, researchers want to learn whether rinsing nasal passages and gargling with ...

THE FACTS Nothing but time can cure the common cold, but a simple cup of salt water might ease the misery this winter. A sore, itchy throat and respiratory congestion are some of the more common ...

When I was a college student doing homestay in Tokyo, I mentioned to my host mother one day that some of my classmates had been passing a cold around, and I hoped I wouldn’t catch it too. “Oh, you ...