Whether you're dealing with a runny nose, cough or congestion, your mucus can help determine if it's a minor bother like a common cold, allergies or a more serious health issue. That's right, the ...

Before tossing your next used tissue, you might want to check out the snot color inside. As gross as it sounds, your mucus—be it clear, green, yellow, or brown—is a reflection of your overall health.

Snot is made up of water, proteins, antibodies, and dissolved salts, explains Jonathan Parsons, M.D., a professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical ...

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 ...

Though it may be offputting, mucus is a vital part of the body's protection. The color of your boogers can help you figure out what's going on in your body. Here's what the color of your snot means, ...

Why Is My Mucus Yellow? Yellow mucus is a common symptom that occurs when your body is fighting a cold, sinus infection, or other respiratory issue. Its yellow color appears as white blood cells move ...