Optical coherence tomography (OCT), a tool routinely used to diagnose and plan treatment for eye diseases, has now been modified to collect images of the inner ear. "These findings are exciting ...

For the first two weeks of life, mice with a hereditary form of deafness have nearly normal neural activity in the auditory system, according to a new study by Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists. Their ...

Individuals born with a cleft palate commonly experience impaired middle ear function arising from anatomical disruption of the palatal musculature and Eustachian tube mechanism. Poor tensor veli ...

Loud noises and aging aren't the only things that can cause hearing loss. In fact, there are some unexpected factors that can impact how well you hear. Taylor Leamey Former Senior Writer Taylor Leamey ...

Earwax isn’t dirt - it protects your ears from dust, bacteria and infections. Learn the safest way to clean your ears and why ...