Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

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.

When it comes to smell, it's no doubt that the nose knows—the fact that we're able to identify more than 10,000 scents is quite an impressive feat. But your schnoz is more that just a scent powerhouse ...

The body is filled with mucus that keeps track of the bacteria. Now, researchers present a method for producing artificial mucus. They hope that the artificial mucus, which consists of sugary ...

Mucus isn't exactly something people give much thought to — until they're sick and dealing with a constantly runny nose. But mucus is actually an important part of a healthy immune system, according ...

While many of us think of mucus as mere tissue fillers, Katharina Ribbeck views it differently. “Mucus really is the unsung hero that has been taming problematic pathogens for millions of years,” said ...

Make your own slime and learn more about the many kinds of mucus in a hands-on SciFri education activity! Without mucus, you couldn’t blink, swallow, smell, or taste. You couldn’t digest your food, ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to slime scientist Antonio Cerullo at the City University of New York about the benefits of mucus. OK, get this. The human body produces at least one liter of mucus every day.

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 ...