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.

I’ve been getting lots of ear wax lately. Please tell me this has nothing to do with getting older. A. I wish I could. Ear wax problems are just one more indignity seniors have to deal with. I ...

Audiologists are drawing attention to how smelly earwax, even without pain, can signal bacterial buildup or early infection, increasing ...

A registered ear care nurse has warned of the dangers of unregulated earwax removal services, saying patients are being put at risk as unqualified private providers step in to fill gaps left by NHS ...

You have to agree that hair removal is one of those beauty chores we all love to hate. From underarms to legs to those pesky chin hairs, it never really goes away. Sure, salon treatments, chemical ...

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 ...

Ear wax may provide an unexpected early warning of Parkinson’s disease (PD), according to new research. In particular, its odor could help clinicians detect the progressive neurological movement ...

Summer’s here—and with it comes bikini season. Before heading to the beach, you may be considering a trip to the wax studio. If you’re wondering, “What is a Brazilian wax?” then you’ve come to the ...

Catching the onset of Parkinson's Disease early can be critical to slowing the disease's progression and improving a patient's life. A new test that uses nothing more than a sample of someone's ear ...

Imagine diagnosing Parkinson s disease not with pricey scans or subjective checklists, but with a simple ear swab. Scientists in China have developed a promising early screening method that detects ...