That tiny crease in your earlobe you never noticed. The slightly unusual curve at the top of your ear. The way your ears attach to your head. These seemingly trivial features might actually be ...

I love visiting with my grandma. But sometimes I have to talk loudly so she can hear me. I asked my friend Christine Portfors why that is. She’s a biologist at Washington State University. She told me ...

Medically reviewed by Mary Josephine Hessert, DO Ear infections are the most common cause of ear pain when swallowing.TMJ disorders can cause ear pain, pressure, and fullness, making chewing and ...

A persistent clogged or muffled feeling in the ears can be frustrating—and sometimes even concerning. Kelly Trythall, PA-C, an ear, nose, and throat specialist at University of Utah Health, explains ...

Experts weigh in on Q-Tips, headphones, concerts and more. By Katie Mogg For most people, your hearing gradually deteriorates with age, and about half of the time it’s caused by genetics that are out ...