Honey eases night-time cough

A spoonful of honey can quiet children8217;s night-time cough and help them8212; and their parents8212;sleep better. When compared to the cough syrups, honey comes out on top, found US researchers. There is currently no proven effective treatment for cough due to common colds. While cough syrups are widely used, there is no evidence that they work, and they carry risks.