Boogers are dried nasal mucus (snot) that protect you against infections and allergens. Colors, like green or yellow boogers, can tell you about your health.

Nose picking and eating the boogers inside, also known as mucophagy, has traditionally been met with looks of disgust. However, some may suggest otherwise. Here’s everything you should know ...

Don’t pick that booger! Boogers — the dried, crusty pieces of mucus in the nose — are actually very beneficial. They protect your airways from dirt, viruses, and other unwanted things that ...

Only 12 primate species have been observed to pick their nose, whether with fingers or sticks or other tools, the study authors report. This includes humans, gorillas, chimps, and now aye-ayes.

New research shows that a type of primate known as an aye-aye loves picking its nose. Researchers say the findings raise interesting questions about why nose-picking is such a common behavior.