Some people use a few drops of olive oil to reduce earwax buildup or treat an ear infection. While more research is needed, it may be safe to give this home remedy a try. It’s also a traditional ...

Earwax is one of those bodily fluids that's usually out of sight and out of mind—that is, until you put a Q-tip into those ears and, well, you know. It's not pretty. But if you're self-conscious about ...

Dear Dr. Gott: For years, I have suffered with an inner ear problem, many times to the extent of nausea. I have been to several specialists with little to no help. Talking with another person with the ...

Investigative research team leader with 18 years' experience covering health at Which? and a background working for the NHS and Social Services. Ear-wax build up or blockages can be frustrating, and ...

Digging in your ears to remove ear wax is a sure way to cause problems. Ear wax is composed of secretions from tiny glands in your ear canal, dead skin cells, and water or small debris that gets into ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Experts say, when it comes to cleaning your ears, what "feels right" might actually be doing more harm than good. Some people are more prone to ear wax production, and some people's ...

You step out of the shower and, even though you know you shouldn't, you reach for a Q-tip to clean your ears. Except when you ...

What is an Ear Wax? Ear wax or Cerumen is a sticky, yellowish fluid that hardens and turns to wax over time. The body secretes this in order to protect the ears. However, this protection might not be ...