Most of us have been using cotton swabs to clean our ears since babyhood, but apparently, it’s really not a good idea. The swabs, aka Q-Tips, have been around for decades, first being made in the ...

Supermodel Noami Campbell is said to be into it, as is the US military. Here’s what you need to know about ear seeding.

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 use them for hours on end every single day.

Pain in any part of the body can be distressing and uncomfortable. Ear pain is becoming increasingly common among young people, hindering daily activities. But did you know that several natural oils ...

While hair growing from the ears is common, too much can potentially crowd the ear canal. If you choose to remove it, you can try at-home removal or visit a dermatologist. You may have been sporting a ...

Getting your first eyebrow wax is a coming-of-age experience that no one forgets. And while movies and TV shows sometimes portray the experience as painful and scary, it's nothing you can't handle—we ...

Vicks VapoRub can’t cure an ear infection, and it shouldn’t be used in children’s ears for this purpose. Vicks VapoRub has been a household staple since it was introduced to the American public in ...

So when I started to get sharp pain in my ear in November 2023 and it seemed to be clogged with fluid, it was unusual. My first thought was that it was swimmer’s ear, because I had just gone to my ...

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Hearing health isn't just about keeping the volume down - regularly cleaning your headphones and earbuds is just as important.