Scientists probing a giant plug of earwax pulled from a dead blue whale have discovered in its hardened layers a detailed biography of the wild animal’s life, from birth to death, in 6-month chapters.

A Swedish child had a black beetle living in his year for a whole year despite several doctors examining him and determining that the soreness and discomfort he was experiencing was due to a wax plug.

Ear wax might not seem like a big deal, but for people who are hard of hearing or have issues with their middle ear, a build up of the substance can seriously impact their quality of life. Many people ...

Q. 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 ...

It seems that icky mix of sweat, dead skin cells, dust, dirt and hair holds untold secrets on everything from our stress levels to our ethnicity, and even our smell. Sorry to say, but if you’re one of ...

The best ear plugs for sleeping help reduce unwanted sounds while you nod off, whether it's traffic or a partner snoring. We tested the most popular silicone, foam and wax, reusable and disposable ear ...

Unlike humans, who have ways to remove their earwax (that doesn’t mean resorting to using a Q-tip, which is really, really discouraged), the wax in whales’ ears simply accumulates, creating a plug of ...

The first time I used ear plugs, I thought I’d reached nirvana. I was trying to study in my college dorm room while my roommate blasted the Grateful Dead so loudly it would have made Jerry Garcia’s ...

Whether you’re prone to swimming-related ear infections, work in a noisy environment or are plagued by a snoring partner, there is an ear-plug to suit your specific needs. Here are five options that ...