Have you ever wondered why human ears are built the way they are, and how they came to be? Science has yet to fully uncover ...

In this comic, narrated by an adorable cartoon ear, we learn about the role of hair cells in the ear, hearing issues that may be a concern and how to protect your ears. Hint: go easy on the Q-tips!

Ear infections are more common in children than in adults, but no matter your age, it’s possible to experience short-term hearing loss when fluid and inflammation develop in your middle ear.

Ancient ear-wiggling muscles kick on when people strain to hear. That auricular activity, described January 30 in Frontiers in Neuroscience, probably doesn’t do much, if anything. But these ...

You might hear noises in your ear after you experience loud sounds. Concerts, sports games, or even a low-flying aircraft could cause you to temporarily hear a ringing or buzzing sound in your ear.

This is the first time such results have been achieved in both children and adult patients born with a specific type of ...

The feeling of hearing your pulse in your ears can make many people uneasy. However, it is positive to know that though pulsatile tinnitus is a health issue, it is most often curable.

For many, hearing is a silent gift, unnoticed until it begins to fade. In Kenya, where conversations weave through matatus, marketplaces and homesteads, the gift of hearing is often taken for granted.

A persistent clogged or muffled feeling in the ears can be both frustrating and concerning. Kelly Tryhall, PA-C, an ENT specialist at University of Utah Health, explains the potential causes behind ...

If you suspect something is wrong with your ears or hearing, skip the Google-fest and see a doctor as soon as you can. Hearing disorders, especially hearing loss, can creep up slowly, ...

Written by: Teresa Hicks Media contact: Micah Hardge Click image to enlarge. Graphic by: Jody Potter As temperatures drop, our ears become more sensitive to cold, leading to discomfort, earaches and ...