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Earbuds: Convenient Yet Risky for Your Health

2/19/2025

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Earbuds may seem convenient, but they can harbor earwax, posing serious health risks, warns Dr. Jonathan Webster. Moisture buildup from prolonged use can lead to infections and blockages. Plus, loud sounds from in-ear headphones threaten hearing. The NHS advises keeping the volume under 60% and limiting use to just one hour for safer listening.

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Earbuds may seem convenient, but they can harbor earwax, posing serious health risks, warns Dr. Jonathan Webster. Moisture buildup from prolonged use can lead to infections and blockages. Plus, loud sounds from in-ear headphones threaten hearing. The NHS advises keeping the volume under 60% and limiting use to just one hour for safer listening.