Curious about your snot? Plenty of people take a peek at what winds up in their tissue after a good nose blow, but doctors say this curiosity can actually give you clues about your health. "Increased ...

If you’re blowing your nose regularly, it’s hard not to notice your mucus—and what color it is. So it can also be alarming if you happen to spot yellow, brown, bloody, or green mucus in your used ...

Americans are weathering the worst flu season in years, as a number of other respiratory illnesses circulate too, such as COVID-19, RSV and the common cold. A telltale sign you’re getting sick is ...

Mucus isn't just some junk for tissues, it serves important biological purposes. It is an important line of defense, and ...

Hopefully you’ve had the foresight to avoid this one. “Mucus fishing” is the latest gross-out TikTok trend, in which users force out gunk from their irritated eyes using Q-tips and their own fingers ...

Mucus does more than cause congestion. It is highly beneficial to our health, trapping pathogens and protecting the body from infection. But a recent post on Instagram claims mucus has no benefits.

To many people, mucus is nothing more than a gross goo, something to be tossed away in a tissue immediately after clearing your throat or blowing your nose. To scientists, it’s nothing short of a ...

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Omer Gokcumen is an associate professor of Biological Sciences, University at Buffalo. Slime is everywhere. It shapes the consistency of your ...

You might be tempted to say “gesundheit,” but the sea creature’s snot helps feed other marine organisms. By Sam Jones Sneezing is far from a uniquely human behavior. Maybe you’ve seen your dog or cat ...