The outer, middle, and inner ear have unique structures that help with hearing and balance. Many ear problems like tinnitus, infections, and wax buildup can affect hearing and balance. Protect your ...

How could the tiny parts of the ear adapt independently to the diverse functional and environmental regimes encountered in mammals? A group of researchers proposed a new explanation for this puzzle.

Abstract The ears provide the important functions of hearing and balance. Ear problems can be debilitating for patients and may also be associated with other health conditions. Nurses may be caring ...

The ear is a complex organ consisting of the outer, middle, and inner ear. The inner ear is the deepest part of the ear, resting in the temporal bone. It is responsible for hearing, balance, and ...

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Isabel Casimiro, MD ...

A new study finds that a mysterious component of the inner ear acts as a pressure-relief valve, formed by a thin barrier of cellular projections that opens and closes to regulate the release of inner ...