Wipe with a damp washcloth: This is the safest and best method of all. You can't really get inside your ear canal with your ...

Earwax, medically known as cerumen, is a substance naturally produced by glands in the ear canal. It serves critical functions: Trapping dust, dirt, bacteria, bugs (really!) and other foreign ...

It's common nowadays to wear something in or over your ears to listen to music, a podcast or talk on the phone. Some people ...

It may seem puzzling that your ears — which of course operate best when they’re not clogged up — produce a waxy substance that sometimes seems to do just that. But earwax actually plays an important ...

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Maintaining ear health involves understanding safe cleaning practices and avoiding harmful methods. Earwax protects the ears, but buildup can cause impaction, leading to discomfort and hearing issues.

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A real-life horror tale that’s gotten renewed media attention this week is sure to make you think twice about digging earwax out of your ears. An Australian woman says she developed a life-threatening ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Once again, TikTok is center stage in a trend that is a bit concerning. That trend is ear cleaning. That's right, ear cleaning. We're talking about the type that could damage your ...

That satisfying feeling when you twist a cotton swab in your ear? It might be setting you up for months of spinning rooms and unsteady walking. Millions of people have an ear cleaning habit that’s ...