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Maintaining ear health involves understanding safe cleaning practices and avoiding harmful methods. Earwax protects the ears, but buildup can cause impaction, leading to discomfort and hearing issues.

People are being warned against ear-cleaning tips on social media platforms that could actually damage your hearing. Ear-cleaning advice is currently going viral on TikTok, with videos generating ...

Although our ears are designed to be self-cleaning, ear-cleaning advice is currently going viral on TikTok, with videos generating millions of views on how to remove earwax yourself, using tiny tools, ...

That satisfying feeling when you twist a cotton swab in your ear? It might be setting you up for months of spinning rooms and unsteady walking. Millions of people have an ear cleaning habit that’s ...

Although our ears are designed to be self-cleaning, ear-cleaning advice is currently going viral on TikTok. Videos on how to remove earwax yourself, using tiny tools, olive oil and even harsh ...

Many people use Q-tips or cotton swabs to clean their ears, believing that this is an effective method due to the Q-tip's ability to remove earwax and the satisfying sensation it provides. However, ...

Many of us reach for a cotton swab (commonly known as an earbud) to clean our ears, believing it's the best way to remove earwax. However, what appears to be a harmless habit can actually put your ...

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 ...