New study: Chocolate is better for your cough than cough syrup

Could it be true? A group of researchers is now saying chocolate could be the best cure for your cough, even over other medications.

According to ABC 7, researchers from a university in England prescribed more than 160 patients either regular cough medicine or chocolate-based medicine.

The patients on the chocolate-based medication reported having improved more quickly than those on the regular cough syrup.

Scientists have previously reported the properties of cocoa can help relieve irritation and inflammation. Authors of the study recommended patients suck on a piece of chocolate to help relieve cough symptoms.