You probably don’t think much about your ear wax, unless you see it collecting on a pair of earbuds or earplugs. That buildup might look offputting, but it’s actually a boon to your health. But what ...

Earwax is a natural ear protector. Most people do not need to clean their ears. Inserting objects like cotton buds can push wax deeper, causing blocka ...

You've probably used cotton swabs to clean your ears. Here's why ENTs say you shouldn't. (Getty Images) "Don’t put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear." It's the kind of thing you may have ...

If you're still reaching for this common product to battle ear wax, it's time to try a better — and safer — method. View Entire Post › ...

Listen to more stories on the Noa app. The ear is a marvelous, humble organ. It powers our hearing and also our balance, keeping us upright and connected to the world around us. In return, ear doctors ...

In a world where personal hygiene is given utmost importance, it's common for people to take every measure to ensure they are clean from head to toe. This often includes the ears, where the presence ...

Earbuds, often thought to clean earwax, actually cause harm by pushing wax deeper, irritating the ear canal, and increasing infection risks. Your ears are self-cleaning; this habit disrupts the ...

"Don’t put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear." It's the kind of thing you may have heard your grandmother say, but, for the most part, it’s true, says Dr. Bradley Kesser, an ear, nose and ...