Dear People's Pharmacy: I've read in your column about Vicks VapoRub and the dangers of placing it in the nostrils. We've had a series of colds in our household, and I'd like to treat them without ...

Vicks VapoRub, the menthol salve used to soothe generations of congested kids, may actually make some little ones worse, a new study suggests. The strong-smelling ointment often dabbed under noses or ...

Are your shoes rough on your feet? Vicks can help if dry skin and cracked heels are a problem for you. Just rub some Vicks on the bottoms of your feet before you go to sleep and, if desired, sleep ...

What do Vicks Vapo products treat? Many Vicks Vapo products can be used to help with cough, cold, and flu symptoms. Vicks VapoRub products are topical products that you apply to your chest and neck ...

In an era of children’s cold-medicine shortages, it is interesting to recall the old days. Before miracle drugs and tastier fruit-flavored medications, mountain folks relied on home remedies. Those of ...