In a new Health survey, a third of adults in the U.S. said they had poop abnormalities in the last month. Here's what they're ...

Phlegm, also known as mucus, can indicate various health conditions. Its color, consistency, and quantity may change due to ...

At another point in the show, Swift wiped more boogers from her face as she sang “Don’t Blame Me.” xcrystine/TIkTok She’s shaking it off. Taylor Swift was caught wiping her snot on her ...

Thick mucus can be a sign that you're dehydrated, so making sure to drink plenty of water can be helpful, she says. In a perfect world, Elliott says, you'll keep your mucus flowing.

From saliva to pathogen-blocking slime, mucus is an integral part of life for dozens of animals. A new study shows that its key building blocks evolved 15 different times across 49 mammals.

“Nasal mucus that would necessitate a visit to your doctor may include frequent nosebleeds, nasal congestion that doesn’t go away, thick nasal mucus associated with facial pain, pressure, and ...

Meanwhile, patients who did not have mucus plugs had preserved FEV 1 (89%) and FEV 1 /FVC (0.73), with a 401 mL (95% CI, 91-711 mL) mean difference in FEV 1 between patients with and without mucus ...

When you're sick you'll often produce more phlegm, and might notice it's thicker or a different color: white, green, yellow ...

Mucus That’s Likely OK? Clear. The last time you blew your nose, you may have noticed that your snot was clear. According Purdy, clear mucus is generally not a cause for concern.

“Throat mucus can affect swallowing, and, if produced from the airway, can cause mucus plugging, which can be dangerous for those with underlying pulmonary conditions,” she said.

Science Biology Evolution The slimy history of human beings and mucus Slime is inside you and all around you. Slime is the reason you exist. Omer Gokcumen / The Conversation Aug 29, 2022 5:28 PM EDT ...

Why do we make it? The stickiness in snot is able to trap dust, dirt, germs and pollen so these substances do not travel into the lungs, inflaming them and making it difficult to breathe. When the ...