Experts discourage internal ear cleaning, especially with cotton swabs, due to the risk of pushing wax deeper, causing impaction, injury, or infection, and recommend only cleaning the outer ear ...

Earwax, also known as cerumen, can be a problem when it builds up and causes a range of issues both psychologically and physically. Earwax is a natural ...

Dr Aanchal Panth explained the distinction between true hygienic practices, like cleaning underarms, and aesthetic grooming choices, such as bikini wax.

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 ...

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 finger, and gently rubbing around the outside of it with a damp cloth is ...

Hearing loss doesn’t always happen overnight. Discover everyday habits that might be damaging your hearing and the hidden risks of going deaf.