Regular mucus tends to be thin and slippery, and it is generally a constant presence on a day-to-day basis. Meanwhile, phlegm ...

Families across the UK are being urged to follow a two pillow "rule" at night as another heatwave grips the country. Hot temperatures can make sleeping at night very difficult and uncomfortable, and ...

“In general, both spitting and swallowing are safe to do,” Parsons echoed. “Swallowing is harmless, because the stomach acid neutralizes any pathogens. Spitting out may feel better if the phlegm is ...

At 7 years old, Morgan Barrett was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Prior to her diagnosis, she struggled to gain weight ...

Some people feel better if they spit out phlegm, especially if the phlegm is thick, sticky or irritates the throat. Spitting ...

A multidisciplinary team at AIIMS Raipur successfully removed a sharp metallic pushpin from a 13-year-old boy's bronchial ...

Many factors must interact perfectly to disperse the seeds efficiently without destroying the plant too early.

Muscle wasting is an overlooked risk to health from hospital stays, yet is surprisingly easy to prevent - with the right ...

Ben is running 12 marathons in 12 months to raise awareness for cystic fibrosis, a condition he's battled since childhood.

A group of mums have relaunched the Grampian Deaf Children's Society for children with hearing loss and their families.