The oldest known example of ear piercing comes from “Ötzi the Iceman,” a man who lived in the Alps some 5,300 years ago. Scientists found Ötzi’s earlobes had gauges that stretched them 7 ...

STUDS, a national piercing and jewelry chain, recently opened its newest branch in Harvard Square, hoping to pierce the area’s student market.

You’re 10 years old sitting in a wobbly chair at your local Claire’s; your mom holds your hand as a ...

It's popular to get piercings on the nipple, ears, tongue, eyebrows, belly button, and other body parts, but sometimes a complication called piercing rejection can occur. Nearly 35% of people have ...

Plus, thanks to their small size and gentle fit on the earlobe, they're great for everyday wear and can be easily stacked, depending on your piercings.

Designed to wrap around the ear to mimic the look of a cartilage or helix piercing without the need for a needle prick, they are the ideal accessories for those not yet ready (or willing ...

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 ...

A trusted resource for hearing solutions for over 70 years, Miracle-Ear uses state-of-the-art technology to remove the barriers of hearing loss. Miracle-Ear specializes in customizable hearing ...

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With a design that rests just inside your ear, the new Nothing Ear Open could also be a more comfortable alternative to earbuds that rely on silicone tips inserted into the ear canal. The Nothing ...

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 ...