Last year, the RNID (Royal National Institute for Deaf People) warned that almost 10 million people in England could no longer access free NHS ear wax removal services. The hearing loss charity said ...

Ringing in the ears, also called tinnitus, is not caused by an external sound. It can sound like ringing, but also a buzz, hum, whistle, or other sounds that no one else can hear, except in rare ...

An expert has revealed the earwax shades that could be a sign you have a serious health condition, or even cancer. Earwax is the waxy substance naturally produced by the ears that helps protect ...

Scientists have discovered that white noise may help to get rid of the debilitating ringing sound of tinnitus, a distressing condition which affects one in ten people in Britain at some point in ...

Persistent smelly earwax may signal infections, bacterial buildup, or conditions like cholesteatoma. Experts warn against unsafe removal methods and urge professional evaluation to prevent hearing ...

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A small amount of earwax is perfectly normal and actually beneficial, but occasionally it can accumulate, leading to various issues.