The sticky, slimy goo plays an essential role in fighting off infections, shaping the gut microbiome and more.

This natural survival strategy, known as coprophagy, reveals how wildlife makes the most of every available resource.

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Discus and some other cichlids produce mucus secretions to feed their fry. But why do they do it and what's in their mucus that helps the fry to grow? Discus and several other South American cichlids, ...

Blood in the stool is a common symptom of UC and IC. It's less frequent in Crohn's disease. There are times when it can be a serious concern, leading to significant blood loss. Mucus is a normal part ...

“There’s so many companies out there throwing wipes and I think they should all be banned. I see 90 people a week [in my surgical office], and I would say one-third of all the people coming through ...

To help Mucinex work best, take it with plenty of water. Hydration helps the body clear mucus from the airways. Understanding mucus's role in the respiratory tract is essential for appreciating how ...

Mucus plugs were found in 341 members (27%) of the Framingham Heart Study Offspring/Third Generation cohort, and these people had increased odds for COPD. Mucus plugs in the lungs were associated with ...

My nose seems permanently blocked as if I have a cold with a flow of sticky mucus that trickles down the back of the throat so I am forever having to cough to dislodge it. This tends to be worse ...