Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD The ears are a pair of sensory organs whose primary functions are hearing and balance.

Even bats aged nearly 13 years old — well into old age — retained youthful hearing. Analysis of a portion of the inner ear ...

Ear wax, medically termed cerumen, is a normal substance produced by glands in the ear canal. It serves important functions ...

The ear can detect a time difference as slight as 30 microseconds and smaller differences through training. The maximum time lag for sound generated at one side of the head is around 0.6 milliseconds ...

Keep reading to explore several compelling reasons why it's generally not advisable to use cotton swabs when cleaning your ears. Understanding the potential risks and the natural functions of the ear ...

Rotational Chair Testing Rotational chair tests involve sitting in a chair that gently turns from side to side. Corresponding eye movements are recorded via ENG/VNG methods to assess inner ear ...

Nano Hearing Aids, (888-310-NANO), a leading supplier of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing devices, has released a new report ...