There are three types of ear infections: outer, middle and inner. Each infection type is associated with a specific region of the ear, and the symptoms and treatment of each is distinct. A person can ...

Millions of years ago marine animals had hearing organs that allowed them to detect sounds in the water. When land dwelling animals evolved they now had to detect environmental sounds that traveled ...

Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered how a specific type of cell in the inner ear plays a commanding role in ...

In the inner ear, there are two different types of sensory cells that are responsible for hearing. An MHH research team has now identified the molecular switch for the formation of these inner and ...

Hearing loss, a condition where the ability to hear is impaired can affect Malaysians of all ages. Its severity can range from mild to profound. Our ear consists of three parts, and hearing loss can ...

The auditory system is a very complex subject, but it’s important to understand how nature intended hearing to work and to compare that with what happens with a person who has hearing loss. This ...

Functionally deaf patients can gain normal hearing with a new implant that replaces the middle ear. The unique invention has been approved for a clinical study. Functionally deaf patients can gain ...

Some people use rubbing alcohol to treat various ear conditions, such as swimmers’ ear or middle and inner ear infections. Rubbing alcohol is also known as isopropyl alcohol or ethyl alcohol. People ...

KaVo interviews the postdoctoral research scientist Sreeram Kaithali Narayanan on the issue of hearing protection in ...

Ear pain, also known as earache or otalgia, can be quite distressing and is often a symptom of an underlying condition. While it's important to consult a healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis ...