A real-life horror tale that’s gotten renewed media attention this week is sure to make you think twice about digging earwax out of your ears. An Australian woman says she developed a life-threatening ...

…….Experts warn common hygiene habit could lead to hearing loss, infections, and irreversible damage. American health experts are urging the public to stop using ...

Cotton buds can be found in almost every bathroom, but if you use them incorrectly, you can accidentally damage your ears. How do you remove earwax properly? Many people use cotton swabs to clean wax ...

Many of us grew up thinking that using cotton buds was the best way to clean our ears. Stop using cotton buds to clean your ears [iStock] Many of us grew up thinking that using cotton buds (or Q-tips) ...

At some point or another, we've probably used cotton buds to clean our ears. After all, they seem to easily fit to do the job, and it can be really annoying when your ears feel like they just need a ...

Cotton buds can damage your ears and cause an infection. Find out the real risks, common myths, and safer ways to clean your ears the right way Cotton buds are common in most Nigerian homes for makeup ...

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 UK uses around two billion cotton buds annually, according to the BBC. And research conducted by YouGov found that 62 per cent of Brits use cotton buds to clean their ears. But one doctor has ...

Ears are self-cleaning organs. But if you want to get rid of earwax, try these expert-recommended tips. Is it safe to use cotton buds to remove earwax? Most of us have seen or used the earwax-cleaning ...

Also Read: Harmless Ear Bud Can Trigger Tinnitus, How to Safely Clean Your Ears? What Happens When You Clean Your Ears With A Cotton Swab? In an interaction with the OnlyMyHealth team, Dr Shamik Mehta ...

If you are constantly using cotton swabs, that means you are constantly throwing away cotton swabs. This ear-cleaning, makeup-wiping habit isn’t exactly eco-friendly — but there’s a way it can be.