The middle ear and Eustachian tube have a mucous lining that traps and protects against harmful bacteria. But when you’re ...

Local doctors are seeing an increase in patients with upper respiratory infection symptoms. “We’ve had a big uptick in the ...

A promising daily tablet is effective at increasing height and improving proportional limb growth in children with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism, according to a new study. And the ...

Do not clean your ears with buds Never use cotton buds inserted in your ears to clean them. According to experts, the buds can break and damage the sensitive and delicate skin in the ear canal, ...

Otitis externa is one of the most common conditions clinicians encounter, particularly in dogs with allergic skin disease.

Ah, the dreaded ear wax buildup – that pesky problem that can lead to discomfort, muffled hearing, and even potential health ...

The state Health Department has issued an advisory warning of a high bacteria count for waters at Laniakea Beach on Oahu’s North Shore.

The Centers for Disease Control lowered the age recommendation for people who should get the pneumonia vaccine from 65 to 50.

To clean the mesh grilles—the soft, wiry panels in the earbud—dip your toothbrush into a cup of micellar water, and while ...

Ear infections are common in both dogs and cats, particularly those with floppy ears or long hair that traps moisture.

Nico was rescued in a distressing state of health. Now he spends his days watching other dogs in the shelter find the ...