Not sure if ear pain means a simple wax blockage or a true infection? Learn the key symptoms that set them apart—and know when it’s time to watch and wait or see a doctor.

An audiologist-reviewed article examines how dietary habits may influence earwax buildup, identifying foods linked to clogged ears while ...

If you try to fix an earwax blockage by digging around in your ear with a cotton swab, we understand the urge. But also, you should stop. According to ear doctors, it’s really not safe to stick cotton ...

Earwax plays an important role in protecting the ears from water, infection, injury and foreign objects. Most of the time, the body can easily discharge it naturally, but sometimes a buildup occurs ...

Earwax (cerumen) is part of your body's normal defenses. It protects your ear canal by trapping dirt and slowing the growth of bacteria. At times, however, too much earwax may accumulate and become ...

Earwax is a fact of life. We’ve all got it, and sometimes it gets a little gross. That leads many people to feel the need to clean out their ear canals. Show of hands, how many of you reach for a ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – New University at Buffalo-led research shows how earbuds may soon be able to detect common ear infections and other ailments. A study published in June by the Association for Computing ...