Honey helps people with colds or coughs feel better by reducing how often they cough and how bad their cough is, compared to regular treatments.

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

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The study looked at honey for coughs and colds and found it really helps reduce coughing and makes people feel better, just like the claim says.

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Honey helps people with colds feel better overall, cough less often, and have less severe coughs than usual treatments, according to medical studies.

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