Crushing your mile time or hitting a new max during a set of dead lifts calls for a celebration. Unfortunately, for some people, this post-workout time is spent ridding their body of excess phlegm.

Mucus consists mainly of water and a gel-forming molecule called mucin. The body uses mucus to protect tissues, remove particles, and prevent infections. Mucus is essential for the functioning of many ...

Mucus is a normal part of the lungs. But smoking and other issues can cause too much mucus to collect there. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) Your body makes about a liter (approximately 1 quart) ...

Having black or dark phlegm or mucus can be distressing. It can often signal a serious disease or exposure to unhealthy pollutants. The presence of mucus is not a sign of disease and shouldn’t pose ...

Mucus in stool is relatively common and can be caused by constipation or dehydration. However, in some cases, it points to a more serious underlying condition. When you’re generally healthy, mucus is ...