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 ...

Ear wax, or cerumen, is a natural substance that helps protect and lubricate your ears. However, when it builds up excessively, it can cause discomfort, muffled hearing, and even infections. While a ...

A PAIR of bizarre ear wax cleaning headphones are going viral and they're not for the faint-hearted. The unusual invention could be more effective than the classic cotton bud but they're pricey and ...

Many people keep a box of earbuds next to their comb, cream and other daily essential items. They often resort to using these at least once a day to clean the wax inside their ears. However, inserting ...

Hearing health isn't just about lowering the volume - keeping your headphones and earbuds clean matters just as much.

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The unusual invention could be more effective than the classic cotton bud but they’re pricey and look rather disgusting after use, The Sun reports. A video of the headphones was posted on YouTube by ...