Ear : Science World Report

Jan 13, 2016 10:37 AM EST

An Earful: How Did Mammals Develop Hearing?

Researchers examined the evolution of hearing among mammals, where they focused on how mammals developed more sensitive hearing than reptiles.

Dec 14, 2015 06:18 PM EST

Tinnitus Severity May Alter Emotional Brain Processing

Could having tinnitus--otherwise known as ringing in the ears--affect the ability to process emotions?

Oct 28, 2015 09:03 PM EDT

Ear Wax Does Not Contain Insecticide

It's certainly a sticky situation for your ear wax.

Jul 13, 2015 03:51 PM EDT

Could Sensory Cells In Mice Explain Age-Related Hearing Loss?

New findings published in The Journal of Neuroscience reveal how studies in mice have verified an increased number of connections between certain sensory and nerve cells in the inner ear of aging creatures. As these connections normally tamp down hearing when an animal is exposed to loud sound, the ...

Jul 09, 2015 07:36 PM EDT

A New Screening Test In Newborns Examines Potential Middle-Ear Problems

New findings published in the Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology reveal that screening newborns who require time in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) via a testing process known as high-frequency tympanometry may help health officials identify middle-ear problems earli...

Sep 08, 2014 09:12 AM EDT

Middle Ear Infections May Be Triggered by Viral Issues in the Nose

Statistics show that many middle ear infections primarily hit children under the age of 3. Though not typically serious, researchers are still learning about just what causes this health issue.