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 ...

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 tend to ask that we follow one very ...

Do you have a bottle of hydrogen peroxide in your medicine cabinet right now? The disinfectant is famous for fizzing up when poured on wounds, and so it fast became a first aid staple. (Though, it ...

Never insert cotton swabs, fingers, or other objects into your ear canal Just like any other body part, there may be a strong urge to clean your ears, but this is generally unnecessary. Many people ...

Keeping AirPods clean is essential to their longevity and your hygiene. Given that many people use AirPods for multiple hours a day, dirt and ear wax can accumulate over time. Here are the dos and don ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As a child, I loved it when my mom cleaned my earwax. It was a ...

Medically reviewed by Dale Garber, MD Key Takeaways You can use eardrops like mineral oil or diluted hydrogen peroxide to ...

Doctors specializing in multiple areas of ear care explain how to maintain optimal ear health without overdoing it.

Ear wax, medically known as cerumen, serves as your body’s natural cleaning and protection system for the ears. While some odor is normal, understanding when that smell signals a problem can help ...

"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 ...