At first glance, you'd be forgiven for mistaking these as the latest luxury headphones. However, put down your lunch, as the 'headphones' are actually a bizarre new device to clear out earwax. The ...

Even though Q-Tips is a well-known ear "cleaning" brand, they potentially can do more harm than good. Here's a smart gadget ...

Personal hygiene can get a bit gross, but a little effort can go a long way when it comes to your long-term health. Not to mention, it can be satisfying. Spend some of that self-care time on your ears ...

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Cotton buds have long been used as the go-to tool to clean out blocked and waxy ears, but these small plastic swabs have since been banned in the UK. Single-use plastic buds are not only bad for the ...

The first thing to know about how to how to clean your ears is what not to do: please don't stick a Q-Tip back there. Take it from someone who punctured an eardrum chasing down errant wax: Don’t do it ...

You know what you can scratch off of your heaping to-do list — forever? Digging deep into your ear with a Q-tip to clean your ears out. Really. The Academy of Otolaryngology just updated their ...

You may have been taught to clean your ears with a Q-tip or cotton swab -- and even enjoy how satisfying it can be -- but Q-tips aren't the safest method and can actually harm your ears. After all, ...

Earwax naturally protects your ears but can cause blockage and hearing issues if excessive. Avoid inserting fingers, sharp objects, or cotton swabs, as these can cause injury and push wax deeper. Safe ...

You often hear warnings of how not to clean your ears. (Those cotton swabs that are perfectly shaped to fit your ear canal are off-limits.) Advice on the best way to clean your ears—and how often you ...