Honey Can Soothe a Cough

A review of data from fourteen clinical trials found that consuming honey may be more effective at combatting coughing spells than over-the-counter cough syrups in adults and children over the age of one. Lead review author Dr. Hibatullah Abuelgasim notes that given the most benign nature of honey, “it’s reasonable to try it—especially if it replaces potentially harmful alternatives.” Evidence-Based Medicine, August 2020