Earwax, medically known as cerumen, is a substance naturally produced by glands in the ear canal. It serves critical ...

Earphones sit close to the eardrum, and excessive sound vibrations can damage the cochlea’s delicate cilia, preventing sound impulses ... Earphones sit directly inside the ear canal, exposing it to ...

Left untreated, some conditions that cause ear pain can lead to hearing loss. But effective treatment can usually relieve ...

But those bravely breaking the waves may not realise they could actually be putting themselves at risk of hearing loss due to external auditory canal exostosis – better known as surfer’s ear.

By combining ultrasound with a concept called nonlinear acoustics, you can create sound that stays silent until it reaches a ...

CERUMEN—THE MEDICAL term for earwax—is formed by glands in the skin of your ear canal, explains Brian D'Anza, M.D., an attending surgeon at the Ear, Nose and Throat Institute at University ...

We all develop earwax from time to time in our ears. Earwax protects and lubricates the ear canal, but sometimes the buildup needs to be cleaned. In some cases it collects on the outer ear or ...

Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC, in partnership with Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, ...

With drivers positioned outside the ear canal, they can reduce strain on your eardrums. Whether you prefer wired or wireless, the best over-ear headphones combine style, performance, and comfort.