It's something our parents told us time and time again - and doctors are constantly warning against the dangers of using cotton buds. But why exactly is it so bad for us? If your ears are blocked ...

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You know they do more harm than good – after all, NICE wrote special guidelines to highlight their risks – yet, when it comes to cotton buds (and bud headphones) and, more precisely ...

Even if you don't use them regularly, chances are you have a pack of cotton buds in your makeup bag or lurking in your bathroom cabinet. They've become a household essential for many, used to wipe ...

Cotton buds are a common consumer product that we all use after a shower. However, experts suggest that this practice of using them to clean your ears may do more harm than good. While earbuds ...