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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 ...

Cotton buds are widely available in every home for cleaning ears, but many people are shocked to discover that they might have a major impact on their hearing. Cotton buds could give off a fleeting ...

At some point or another, we've probably used cotton buds to clean our ears. After all, they seem to easily fit to do the job, and it can be really annoying when your ears feel like they just need ...

The UK uses around two billion cotton buds annually, according to the BBC. And research conducted by YouGov found that 62 per cent of Brits use cotton buds to clean their ears. But one doctor has ...

A new study shows we might be inadvertently damaging our hearing without realising. From using cotton buds to listening to loud music for long periods of time, here are some of the most common ...