This article was written by Markham Heid and provided by our partners at Prevention. It's kind of gross. But you can learn a lot about what's going on inside your body by paying attention to the stuff ...

Q. Is earwax supposed to be dry or sticky? Mine seems to be too dry and is hard to remove. Is there a remedy other than having a doctor remove it? A. Earwax can usually be softened and removed by ...

According to Science News, If you would describe yourself as white or black, your earwax is probably yellow and sticky. According to Science News, "If you would describe yourself as white or black, ...

It turns out, you shouldn’t use a cotton swab to clean out your ears. Your ears are self-cleaning machines, with very little maintenance required. One of its best defenses? Earwax. Earwax is a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As a child, I loved it when my mom cleaned my earwax. It was a ...

YOU MIGHT HAVE an earache. Things may sound muffled, or your ear might feel full. These are signs you could have earwax buildup. Earwax usually isn’t something to worry about. A certain amount of wax ...

What does your earwax have to do with your stinky B.O.? I’m Anna, and this is Gross Science. Human earwax has a variety of purposes. It’s used to flush dead skin cells out of the ear, and also to ...

It's kind of gross. But you can learn a lot about what's going on inside your body by paying attention to the stuff it produces. The color and consistency of your pee, poop, saliva, and mucus can ...

Earwax, or cerumen as it's called in the medical field, is the waxy secretion produced by your ear that helps the ear clean itself. And, for most people, it's generally harmless and there's no need to ...