Honey might help reduce cough symptoms and make colds less severe for both kids and adults, according to a review of many studies.

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The Therapeutic Effect of Honey on Respiratory Infections: A Systematic Review

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The study looked at many research papers and found that honey helps reduce cough symptoms and severity in both kids and adults with respiratory infections, just like the claim says.

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The Therapeutic Effect of Honey on Respiratory Infections: A Systematic Review

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DOI: 10.35516/jmj.v59i1.988

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