What health experts want you to hear about wearing earbuds to sleep
Health experts say wearing earbuds to sleep is generally safe but poses some risks. In-ear headphones can trap moisture and promote bacterial growth, potentially causing infections, while also pushing earwax deeper into the ear canal. Keeping volume low—below 80 decibels—prevents hearing damage, though noise-cancelling earbuds may prevent hearing emergency alarms.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 06:56 UTC · Updated 20 Jul 2026, 07:00 UTC
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