A Chinese study found four compounds in ear wax that could reliably signal Parkinson’s—and AI made the diagnosis.

“It’s important to realize that having some ear wax is actually a good thing,” Dr. D’Anza says. “You want it to line or coat your ear canal.” However, some people naturally produce ...

A novel screening method for Parkinson’s disease (PD) analyzes the volatile compounds in ear wax to detect early signs of the ...

Board-certified ENT specialist Dr. Neil Bhattacharyya explains that ear wax contains a complex mixture of dead skin cells, sweat, and naturally occurring bacteria. This combination creates its ...

Researchers in ACS’ Analytical Chemistry report the initial development of a system that inexpensively screens for ...

Some people produce more ear wax than others. Wax buildup can irritate the canal, especially if it becomes impacted or pressed firmly together, says Dr. Trenkle. At that point, professional help ...

About a month ago, I woke up without hearing in my left ear. I initially suspected a wax blockage or a blocked eustachian tube but eventually realized that it was more serious.