Earwax naturally protects your ears but can cause blockage and hearing issues if excessive. Avoid inserting fingers, sharp ...

Sometimes songwriters struggle later in life because they run out of things to write about. They’ve reached a certain age and written and recorded many albums—is there anything left to say? Americana ...

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 ...

The ears produce wax, a natural compound that protects the ear canal. When it accumulates, you need to remove it to prevent your ears from developing hearing difficulties. When you clean the ear, it’s ...

William Truswell, MD, FACS, operates his own cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery practice. Dr. Truswell was the first in his area in Western Massachusetts to have an accredited private office ...

Odors from earwax may help distinguish individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) from those without the condition, a new study suggests. Researchers found that four volatile organic compounds (VOCs) ...

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 ...

The levels of the natural bodily oil sebum in ear wax could be used to detect Parkinson's disease early, according to a new study. Changes in sebum have previously been linked with the ...

An unlikely body byproduct may be able to help doctors diagnose Parkinson’s Disease early. According to a new Chinese study, which was published in Analytical Chemistry, ear canal secretion, or ear ...

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 ...

Most treatments for Parkinson’s disease (PD) only slow disease progression. Early intervention for the neurological disease that worsens over time is therefore critical to optimize care, but that ...

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 ...