Q. I read in your column that oregano might help against colds. I’ve also seen ads that seem like they might be mostly hype. Can you give me any sense of the scientific support for this?

Oil of oregano, also known as oregano oil, is a concentrated extract derived from the leaves of the oregano plant. Typically available in liquid drops or capsule form, it has long been promoted for ...

The next time you’re whipping up a quick pasta dish at home, you may want to consider adding an extra pinch of oregano—and not just because the aromatic herb is so tasty. The staple Mediterranean ...