Daily Archives: May 9, 2017

Here’s How Many People End Up in the ER Due to Cotton Swabs

They may look harmless, but cotton-tip applicators send an estimated 34 kids to the ER every day, according to a new study in The Journal of Pediatrics. The authors say their findings debunk the myth that we need to clean our ears regularly—and serve as a reminder that doing so may cause more harm than good.… Read More »