Sensorineural hearing loss is a natural part of the aging process for many. However, exposure to loud noises can also cause permanent damage to your inner ear or auditory nerve. Sensorineural hearing ...

Active middle ear implants (AMEIs) have emerged as a pivotal advancement in the field of auditory rehabilitation. These devices, which convert electrical signals into mechanical vibrations, are ...

The inner ear, a complex sensory apparatus incorporating the cochlea, semicircular canals, and otolithic organs, is pivotal for auditory perception and balance. Recent multidisciplinary research has ...

Human outer ears may have evolved from the cartilage in ancient fish gills, according to recent research. Gene-editing experiments demonstrated a genetic link between fish gills and mammalian ears, ...

Swimming is one of the best parts of summer. But long after you've cooled down and dried off, you might be left with a ...

Instead of removing earwax, cotton buds can push it deeper into the ear canal, leading to a blockage. Understanding these subtle shifts can help you better monitor your ear and general health. Let's ...

The ears produce wax, a natural compound that protects the ear canal. When it accumulates, you need to remove it to prevent your ears from developing hearing difficulties. When you clean the ear, it’s ...

You may experience jaw and ear pain at the same time. These 8 reasons can help you understand why the cause may be related to only your jaw or ears, but the pain spills over from the other area. If ...

Yellow discharge from the ear is often a sign of ear wax. The wax may have mixed with water and become more fluid before falling from the ear. In more severe cases, yellow discharge with blood may ...

If you use Q-tips to clean your ears, it can cause ruptured eardrum. (Image Credits: Pixabay) Do you always reach for Q-tips or cotton swabs when your ears are feeling full or itchy? Well, you are not ...

People have pierced their ears for thousands of years for ceremonial, cultural, religious, and decorative purposes. The oldest known example of ear piercing comes from “Ötzi the Iceman,” a man who ...

Perhaps surprisingly, it’s possible to get swimmer’s ear without a dip in the pool, lake or ocean. Two doctors explain what this painful infection is and how to get rid of it. With mask-wearing and ...