Scientists have revealed in near-atomic detail the structure of the key part of the inner ear responsible for hearing. The findings could point the way toward developing new treatments for hearing ...

Ear care, or otology, specifically treats the structure and function of the ear. Ear conditions include hearing and balance disorders, damage or disease of the ear, tumors, and others (see below). Our ...

Noise exposure accounts for 22% of worldwide work-related health problems. Excessive noise not only causes hearing loss and tinnitus, but also increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases. To provide ...

Acupressure tools known as ear seeds have become a trendy wearable wellness product, sprouting in fancy new forms and places.

Using state-of-the-art tissue engineering techniques and a 3D printer, researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and Cornell Engineering have assembled a replica of an adult human ear that looks and feels ...

Noise isolation in over-the-ear headphones depends on fit materials, cup design, and sealing rather than technology alone ...

Bullous myringitis, sometimes called infectious myringitis, is a condition where painful blisters (“bullae”) form in the ear, specifically along the tympanic membrane inside the ear. Both children and ...

Ear mites are a type of mite that lives in the ear canal and feeds off skin oils and ear wax. They’re commonly found in animals. However, they may jump from pets onto humans and bite them. Share on ...

There are several possible causes of ear congestion, including sinusitis, allergies, and earwax impaction. Over-the-counter (OTC), prescription, and natural treatments can help treat ear congestion.