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Honey Works on Kids' Coughs

Study says it soothes throat, helps children sleep

By Colleen Barry, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 4, 2007 7:07 AM CST

(Newser) – Parents looking for an alternative to cold medicines for their young kids might consider a sweet solution—honey. A new study suggests that a commonly available dark variety soothes children's coughs and helps them sleep better, the Houston Chronicle reports. The study comes in... Read full story »

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