The ears are a pair of sensory organs whose primary functions are hearing and balance. They are divided into three portions: the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. Each has an intricate ...

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.

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 ...

They are helpful in the fields of audiology and otolaryngology as they can verify middle ear function and aid in the diagnosis of issues like ear infections or problems arising with the eustachian ...

“Sudden temperature shifts create pressure changes in the environment, which the ear works to balance through the Eustachian tube — a tunnel connecting the middle ear to the back of the nose,” ...

People can usually pop the ears by yawning, chewing gum, or wiggling the jaw. If this does not help the ears pop, a person may need to speak with a doctor. It can be frustrating when the ears will not ...