Canker sores are vexing and common. The reason they occur isn’t clear, but your toothpaste could be a factor. An ingredient often used to make toothpaste foamy, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), has ...

There are several types of mites that are common in rabbits: ear mites, fur mites, and mange mites. Ear mites are parasites irritating the lining of the ear, which can cause infection and related ...

People use ear seeds to stimulate pressure points in the ear. They’re a type of auriculotherapy, which is acupressure or acupuncture focused on the ear. Some people claim they have health ...

People may use rubbing alcohol in the ear to help dry out excess moisture and prevent ear infections. The alcohol works by evaporating trapped water, drying out the ears and reducing the risk of ...

A pimple in or behind your ear can cause pain due to the structure of the ear, with its bony cartilage and narrow ear passages. Earwax, bacteria from your earbuds, jewelry, or even infrequent washing ...

I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a ...

Dental examination should be included in all physical examinations of rabbits because they have continuously growing teeth and are predisposed to dental disease. This column describes the ...