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Meniere’s Disease: Inner Ear Disorder Is Treatable
Meniere’s disease is an inner ear condition that can cause hearing loss and balance issues. There is no known cure, but it's treatable. Here’s what to know.
New discovery on how the inner ear works
Parts of the inner ear that process sounds such as speech and music seem to work differently than other parts of the inner ear, researchers have discovered.
Inner Ear Discovery Helps Explain How Sound Waves Become Brain Signals
A key protein in the inner ear acts as a molecular gatekeeper, converting sounds waves into brains signals. The find helps explain how humans hear.
Inner Ear Problems? Don't Mess Around
Are you experiencing ear problems, specifically inner ear problems? Don't mess around. Go see a doctor. Don't "WebMD" it.
Vertigo: When Your Inner Ear Lies to Your Brain
Are you feeling the earth move under your feet? If you haven’t fallen in love recently, maybe you’re experiencing vertigo.
Your Hearing At Risk? Protect Your Ears
Hearing loss is a natural part of the aging process. But, noise-induced hearing loss is on the rise, leading to May [...]
Tinnitus: Ringing in the ears and what to do about it
Tinnitus is sound in the head with no external source. For many, it’s a ringing sound, while for others, it’s whistling, buzzing, chirping, hissing, humming, roaring, or even shrieking. The sound may seem to come from one ear or bot...
Everything You Need to Know About Becoming a Better Listener
Guide to Selecting the Right Ear Muff
When combining hearing protection with safety glasses, face masks, etc., ensure performance is not adversely affected.
Tinnitus: Why Won't My Ears Stop Ringing?
Ringing in the ears, or tinnitus, can be so annoying that a person can't sleep, think or work. It's a common problem for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. For a long time, doctors thought tinnitus was a problem in the ears. They now think it's more of a problem in the brain.
How A Tiny Fly's Ears Could Help You Hear Better
The Ormia ochracea fly has sophisticated little ears — it can locate crickets by calculating their chirps. Those super-ears are inspiring the next generation of microphones for human hearing aids.
Quiz: Do You Know How to Care for Your Ears?
Find out how to handle earwax, swimmer’s ear, pierced ears, and more with this quiz.
Ear Infections: The Basics You Need to Know First
Although ear infections are often preventable, their treatment costs nearly three billion dollars every year in the US.
Why Ringing in the Ears May Be Hard to Treat
Study found tinnitus activates much larger area of brain than normal sounds do
How an Audiologist Helps with Ear Cleaning
If you are worried about cleaning your ears, an audiologist will be able to perform tests to judge the health of your ears and offer you further advice.
9 Surprising Consequences of Auditory Processing Disorder
Auditory processing disorder impacts more than just speech. Find out how auditory processing problems affect other aspects of life.
What are Auditory Processing Disorders?
According to the Child Mind Institute, auditory processing disorders (APD), also known as central auditory processing disorders (CAPD), impede a person’s ability to manage information that they hea…
This smart ear wax remover lets you see inside your ear as you clean it
The SPADE Ear Wax Remover uses a powerful, tiny camera to you can target wax with precision.
Is cutting a massive chunk out of your ears the next body modification trend?
The body modification artist who performed the conch removal says the procedure doesn't make people deaf.
