Despite being a traditionally trained physician, I consider myself open to many complementary therapies. I appreciate the value of meditation to soothe the nervous system, of prayer and visualization ...

Is it safe to use cotton swabs to remove earwax? Most of us have seen or used the earwax-cleaning products all over social media — high-tech lavage kits, spoons equipped with smartphone cameras, ...

When candles burn, they release various vapors and particles into the air, but research suggests that using them is safe. Credit...Aileen Son for The New York Times Supported by By Melinda Wenner ...

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 ...

Blowing out birthday candles is an age-old tradition, but it's something that's more likely to make people cringe than cheer in the age of COVID-19. Thanks to the pandemic, we've all become a lot more ...