Eye boogers, those pesky little blobs often found in the corners of our eyes when we wake up, are one of life's little annoyances — and they're not just for humans. Our feline friends can also get eye ...

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 ...

Everyone experiences boogers (dried phlegm) daily. They may seem gross, but boogers are an essential part of your body's immune system. But what are boogers made of and where do they come from?

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 ...

What is a mucus plug? Your mucus plug is a thick clump of mucus in your cervical canal that acts as a protective barrier. The mucus plug starts forming around week 7 of pregnancy, and it helps stop ...