Earwax is just a fact of life. We need it to protect the inner ear and lubricate the ear canal, though honestly, excess earwax can be annoying. Not only can it make it difficult to hear what's going ...

Hygiene is a major key to remaining healthy and happy. Using the right tools properly is a key. And some experts say Q-tips and cotton swabs aren't a good method for cleaning your ears. These items ...

Experts weigh in on Q-Tips, headphones, concerts and more. By Katie Mogg For most people, your hearing gradually deteriorates with age, and about half of the time it’s caused by genetics that are out ...

Dr Saurabh Sethi, a Harvard-trained physician, warns that Q-tips cause more harm than help. Ears are naturally self-cleaning, ...

You don’t need to stop using headphones or earbuds, but you can learn simple steps to help protect your health.

Even if our ears were meant to be cleaned, the truth is that Q-tips would still be a terrible thing to use, he says. The shape, size, and texture of cotton swabs is such that inserting them into your ...

A HARVARD-educated doctor warns to stop cleaning your ears with a common product or risk total hearing loss. A doctor who ...

If you suspect excessive earwax build-up or experience symptoms like hearing loss or pain, it's best to consult a healthcare ...

When it comes to germs, our gadgets are like filthy little bacteria-carrying bullet trains. You’ve probably heard by now that cellphones are 10 times germier than a toilet seat. But that’s nothing ...

Ear health is as important as the rest of the body. An orthopaedic surgeon warned not to ignore early signs of hearing loss ...