Many people reach for Vicks VapoRub to find relief from a nasty cough. When the ointment is rubbed on the chest, the vapors from the eucalyptus oil, camphor, and menthol in the formula enter the nose ...

Vicks VapoRub is a household staple when you're suffering from a cold with a cough. The menthol and eucalyptus smells help soothe your nasal passages when you rub it on your chest before bedtime, ...

Q: You have written about using Vicks VapoRub on the soles of the feet to stop a nighttime cough. When I have trouble falling asleep, I do the same thing. I smear a layer of Vicks on the soles of my ...

Q. You have written that putting Vicks VapoRub on the soles of the feet can stop a nighttime cough. That’s pure fluff or maybe written as an ad for Vicks. You haven’t bothered to provide any ...

QUESTION: You have written about using Vicks VapoRub on the soles of the feet to stop a nighttime cough. When I have trouble falling asleep, I do the same thing. I smear a layer of Vicks on the soles ...

An inventor helped us breathe — and created an annoyance that still lives on. Lunsford Richardson, the creator of Vicks VapoRub, also is credited with sending out the first junk mail. He was born in ...

Squirrels have developed a reputation among homeowners for their relentless raids on backyard bird feeders, often turning peaceful bird watching sessions into a battle for food. No matter how high you ...

DEAR PEOPLE’S PHARMACY: You have written that putting Vicks VapoRub on the soles of the feet can stop a nighttime cough. That’s pure fluff or maybe written as an ad for Vicks. You haven’t bothered to ...