MucoLife Therapeutics, an alumnus of the Health Wildcatters accelerator, develops patented, innovative mucus-dissolving therapies specifically targeting pulmonary mucus obstruction. In response to ...

One of the most common questions I get from younger patients is, “What’s that stuff that forms inside my nose and is ripe for the picking?” Well, let me put everyone in the know — or should I say nose ...

There are two things I Google more than anything else. One is the age of a celebrity, like Martha Stewart. She’s 84, because ...

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 ...

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 ...

The protein called intelectin-2 plays another important role by reinforcing the protective mucus layer that lines the ...

Your body naturally makes mucus to protect organs like lungs and eyes. But infections, allergies and pollution can boost ...

New insights into the molecular mechanisms driving mucus viscosity were have been discovered. A discovery about how mucus thickness is regulated could help to improve airway-clearing treatment options ...

The mucosal surfaces that line the body are embedded with defensive molecules that help keep microbes from causing ...

Discover the dangers of mucus fishing and its impact on eye health. Learn why resisting the temptation to pull out eye mucus is crucial for preventing infections and vision issues.

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 ...