Ear pain can be uncomfortable, distracting and sometimes downright painful – but it’s not always clear what’s causing it. While some earaches are down to infections, others have nothing to do with the ear itself. [...]

Swimmer’s ear is a common infection of the outer ear canal, usually caused by excess moisture trapped inside. This condition often affects swimmers but can also develop after bathing, showering, or using earbuds. Symptoms include ear pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes discharge, making early prevention and treatment essential. [...]

Nickel is a silver-white, non-reactive, magnetic metal. It is a member of the iron-cobalt metal family and has average heat and electric conducting properties. It is used to make alloys in the aerospace, gas, and chemical industries, and in the production of medical instruments and equipment. It is also used [...]

A buildup of earwax can be a nuisance, hindering your hearing and just being generally unpleasant. We’re sure you don’t need reminding, but don’t touch those cotton buds in hopes of solving your problem, as you may find this worsening your condition. Fortunately, a new solution to earwax removal is [...]

The anatomy of the spine is fascinating. The spine is made up of many complex structures. Doctors divide the spinal column into five categories. [...]

Cysts are small, sac-like pockets that can form almost anywhere on or inside the body. They’re typically filled with fluid, air, or other materials and often pop up in places like the skin, under the arms, or even in internal organs. [...]

Anyone who watched the Paris Olympics knows that diver Tom Daley once again took up his knitting needles. He has often spoken about it being good for his mental health, even describing it as his therapy. Thankfully, you don’t have to be an Olympian to discover the positive benefits of [...]