Using the fossil record and modern cold-blooded critters, paleontologist Kelsey Jenkins recreates the hearing capabilities of ...

Not sure if ear pain means a simple wax blockage or a true infection? Learn the key symptoms that set them apart—and know when it’s time to watch and wait or see a doctor.

Choose the right earplugs or earmuffs: Buy earplugs or earmuffs with a Noise Reduction Rating of at least 22 decibels. This number, listed on the product package, tells you how much sound the product ...

People with ADHD traits at age 10 are likely to have chronic illness and disability at age 46, researchers reported Jan. 21 in JAMA Network Open. The study said these health problems can include ...

Vertigo is an unpleasant symptom triggered by a false sensory signal from your balance system to your brain that your surroundings are spinning, tilting, or moving, which can make you feel dizzy or ...

I’ve suffered with hearing problems in one ear for years. I’ve found that holding my nose and blowing improves the issue temporarily. So too does the steam in the shower. What could be the problem?

The inner ear is a marvel of evolution, but scientists are still puzzled over certain aspects of its operation. Two related studies detail how scientists successfully excised a sliver of an inner ear ...

Genetic analysis of inner ear tissue revealed cells with highly sensitive electric sensors, the same ones used by sharks to detect their prey. "The cells we describe are ideally equipped to detect ...

Balance issues can affect all of us and often occur without warning. Unexpected balance issues can be very disruptive, making it difficult for people to carry out everyday tasks such as walking, ...

Fluttering in the ear can be caused by earwax buildup, high blood pressure, tinnitus, or eustachian tube dysfunction. Treatments for ear fluttering may include cleaning out earwax or managing blood ...