If someone suffers from bilateral vestibular hypofunction, it means that their inner ear doesn't maintain their sense balance properly. As a result, the person gets dizzy very easily. A new implant, ...

Head tilts are a simple yet effective way to strengthen ear muscles. Sit or stand straight with your back supported, then ...

Ear, nose and throat physicians are trained in disorders of speech, hearing and balance. In today’s program we will discuss these disorders with Dr. Stephen Schaffer and Dr. Mark Lorenz. Dr. Schaffer ...

There are several ways to clear fluid buildup and reduce dizziness. First, try using gravity to your advantage. If you tilt your head to the side with the affected ear facing down, the fluid may drain ...

Researchers have successfully developed a method to grow inner ear tissue from human stem cells, a finding that could lead to new platforms to model disease and new therapies for the treatment of ...

These findings highlight the potential of self-complementary AAVs to reduce dose requirements, minimize toxicity, and broaden clinical use of inner-ear therapies," said the head researcher.

WILLMAR -- Sharon Jergenson was out golfing on a recent spring day. On the surface it might sound like no big deal -- except for Jergenson it represents a triumph after struggling with unrelenting ...

Vertigo, a condition marked by dizziness, balance issues, and a spinning sensation, can be disruptive and uncomfortable. While medical treatment is often necessary to address underlying causes, diet ...

Research in the past decade as repeatedly concluded that untreated hearing loss is correlated with a myriad of medical, social, and cognitive problems. Recent research from Johns Hopkins School of ...

A labyrinthectomy is a surgery to remove the labyrinth in the ear. The labyrinth is a structure that usually helps with balance. A doctor may recommend a labyrinthectomy if an issue with the labyrinth ...

Dizziness or balance problems can feel as though the room is spinning and can occur regardless of sitting, standing, or lying down. 1 This symptom encompasses one of the most frequent patient ...

You don’t need to stop using headphones or earbuds, but you can learn simple steps to help protect your health.