“Docusate helps soften ear wax,” one woman offered. “In my clinic we use liquid docusate with warm water for ear washes to loosen up the wax,” another confirmed.

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Made up of dead skin cells, keratin, cholesterol, fatty acids, and more, our ear wax serves as a protective filter to help ...

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Ear-wax build up or blockages can be frustrating, and potentially cause further health issues. Many GP surgeries no longer offer removal, so what's the best way to deal with problem ear wax? If you're ...

What’s that? I can’t hear you. Maybe it’s tinnitus, or impacted ear wax, or cauliflower ear (yup, that’s a thing). Find out what may be ailing your ears in this WebMD slideshow.

The oldest known example of ear piercing comes from “Ötzi the Iceman,” a man who lived in the Alps some 5,300 years ago. Scientists found Ötzi’s earlobes had gauges that stretched them 7 ...

Apple's glossy white earbuds have a knack for accumulating dirt, grime and more. Clean out the ear gunk, bring back the ...

You should now be deep in the ear canal. As you can see, there’s lots of gloopy ear wax down there. Ear wax traps any dirt that might get inside the ear and contains chemicals to fight off ...

A pleasing sound, a comfortable fit, and a replaceable cable make this affordable pair a great entry point for the more discerning music fan—but the earbud shape may not suit every ear type.

Are you a fan of high-quality audio but don't want to put anything in your ear canals? These are our favorite on-ear and over-ear headphones. I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011.