People have pierced their ears for thousands of years for ceremonial, cultural, religious, and decorative purposes. The oldest known example of ear piercing comes from “Ötzi the Iceman,” a man who ...

Thinking of getting your ears, or your child’s ears, pierced? Whether for trend, or tradition, or a little bit of both, you might have a few questions or concerns. We’ve got answers to your questions ...

Ear Piercing in Kids: Ear piercing is a common tradition for children in India. However, there is a right age for it. Getting a child's ears pierced too early can lead to serious complications. In ...

To pierce or not to pierce an infant’s ears? It's a question that parents have debated for decades. For some families, ear piercing is a cultural tradition. Others simply like the way it looks. Kim ...

WRAL contributor Amy Davis got her daughter's ears re-pierced at a tattoo parlor after a mall piercing disaster. When my now sixth grader was in first grade and turning seven, she decided she wanted ...