Serous otitis media (SOM) is when the eustachian tube does not drain and causes fluid to build up in the middle ear space. The fluid build-up can cause discomfort or muffled hearing. If it doesn't ...

There is an over-the-counter (OTC) product called Debrox that can do the same. Instruments like a cotton swab should never be used to remove earwax; even irrigating the ear with a bulb syringe should ...

The U.S. has enhanced its vigilance at the borders and officers are increasingly exercising long existing powers to search electronic devices. As international travellers increasingly rely on ...

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The New York Yankees got the worst-case scenario news on Gerrit Cole as the star right-hander has been recommended to undergo Tommy John surgery. Cole had complained about elbow soreness and he at ...