Ears are a peculiarly individual piece of anatomy. Those little fleshy seashells, whether they stick out or hang low, can be instantly recognizable in family portraits. And they aren’t just for show.

image: A healthy ear is much better at detecting and transmitting sound than even the most advanced hearing aid. But now researchers reporting in the August 20 issue of the Biophysical Journal, a Cell ...

Hearing aids can cost a lot of money. To keep them working properly, it's a good practice to learn how to take care of them and keep them clean. This way, you can also avoid having to repeatedly ...

Frances Gatta is a freelance health writer with experience covering health care technology, general health, mental health, femtech and personalized nutrition for companies and publications like Oura, ...

Hearing aids can be a lifesaver. But though the technology has improved in recent years, these essential devices can still sometimes cause annoyance. And for many Americans, the ubiquitous (and ...

Megan Gerhart, Au.D. received her doctorate of audiology from the University of Florida. She has experience helping pediatrics to geriatrics both in private practice and medical models of care. She ...

It’s a question you’ve probably asked yourself before heading out to see one of your favorite bands: How important are ear plugs, really? Steel Panther drummer Stix Zadinia remembers exactly when he ...