Remember how your doctor has always been up in arms about cleaning your ears with a cotton swab? It looks like the recommendation to skip the Q-tip and leave your earwax alone is here to stay. Updated ...

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 ...

Dr Saurabh Sethi, a Harvard-trained physician, warns that Q-tips cause more harm than help. Ears are naturally self-cleaning, ...

If you suspect excessive earwax build-up or experience symptoms like hearing loss or pain, it's best to consult a healthcare ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As a child, I loved it when my mom cleaned my earwax. It was a ...

Eyeliner and mascara fans are unfortunately familiar with “raccoon eyes.” Black smears of eyeliner and mascara can ruin a beauty look, turning a smoky eye into a smudged mess. Often, using a simple ...

“A day doesn’t go by that I don’t see people come in with Q-tip-related injuries,” laments Jennifer Derebery, an inner-ear specialist in Los Angeles. And yet there’s a scary warning on every box of ...