Grandmothers have been prescribing chicken soup for colds for decades, and it looks like science is slowly catching up to their wisdom. Some studies suggest chicken soup may have anti-inflammatory effects to help quell cold or flu symptoms. While other research shows that the steaming hot fluid part of the soup helps to decongest nasal passages, and keeps the body hydrated which can thin mucus. Whether it’s backed by robust science, or it makes you feel warm and fuzzy because