Earwax, also known as cerumen, protects your eardrum from dust and debris. Left alone, it does its job quite nicely, migrating harmlessly to the outer ear as it dries, only to be replaced by fresh wax ...

Listen to more stories on the Noa app. The ear is a marvelous, humble organ. It powers our hearing and also our balance, keeping us upright and connected to the world around us. In return, ear doctors ...