In a hierarchy of unsexy topics, ear wax lands towards the top of the list. Still, the goo serves a vital function: It protects the delicate skin of the ear canal. What’s more, changes in its color or ...

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 ...

Cotton swabs may feel the most satisfying, but there are safer and more effective alternatives. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Caroline Hopkins Q: I know I’m not supposed ...

Each Tuesday, Doctor Rob Riley joins us on NewsCenter 16 at Noon to answer our viewers' medical questions. Here are the questions he addressed on Oct. 31. "My ears get plugged up with wax. I hear ...

So you have wet ear wax, huh? Here's what your moist ear insides can tell you about how much you sweat, according to an ear doctor. Just when I thought I’d heard it all, someone shared a foul yet ...

It says right there on the packaging: “Do not insert swab into ear canal.” Speak with an ear-nose-and-throat doctor, and you’ll hear the same thing. “We always say, ‘Never put anything smaller than ...