If you grew up with a parent rubbing something cool and menthol-scented on your chest when you had a cold, you’re far from alone. For more than a century, VapoRub has been a household staple, earning ...

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 ...

Coconut oil lowers bad cholesterol. Apple cider vinegar melts belly fat. And the list of viral health myths goes on. One familiar entrant into the pantheon of questionable cures: Putting Vicks VapoRub ...