While we may think of mucus as merely the slimy substance that clogs our nose and gets blown into a tissue, it's so much more. It lines several body organs, acting as a first line of defense ...

Your baby may pass mucus in their stool as part of the natural digestive process. But certain health conditions, such as an allergy or infection, can also cause mucus in their poop. Because their ...

In a move to restore dignity to women living with obstetric fistula, Ghana has launched a nationwide initiative offering free surgeries in five major hospitals. The initiative, led by the ...

Infections and allergies can cause thick, glue-like nasal mucus. Environmental factors, like a dry climate, can also contribute to this. Nasal mucus is created by the tissue lining of your nose ...

She was diagnosed with a fistula and scans unearthed a fibroid ... a full hysterectomy, permanent ileostomy and proctectomy. Returning to life with a stoma came with fears, but Lindsay’s husband ...

She was diagnosed with a fistula and scans unearthed a fibroid ... a full hysterectomy, permanent ileostomy and proctectomy. Returning to life with a stoma came with fears, but Lindsay’s husband ...

She was diagnosed with a fistula and scans unearthed a fibroid lump attached to her J-pouch. In October 2022, she underwent a 12-hour surgery involving three procedures, performed by two surgeons: a ...

Migori County First Lady Dr Agnes Ayacko and Safaricom Foundation Chairman Joe Ogutu engage with a patient who received free fistula reconstructive surgery during the Migori Fistula Camp at Migori ...

Waste moves from your body through the stoma involuntarily and into a pouch called an ostomy bag, which collects feces. Ostomy bags are odor-free and sealed to prevent leaks, but they need to be ...

For 12 excruciating years, Sarah Omega lived in silence and isolation, battling a condition few dared to speak about: Obstetric Fistula. Today, she is not only healed but also a voice of hope ...

It feels worse when you’re sick with a cold or other illness because you’re dealing with inflammation and extra mucous in your nasal passages, says Masayoshi Takashima, M.D., chair of Houston ...