Vestibular schwannomas, or acoustic neuromas, are noncancerous tumors that develop on the nerve leading from the inner ear to ...

It's usually a symptom of a problem with the part of your inner ear or brain that keeps you balanced. Treating a connected health issue may help to relieve vertigo. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty ...

Follow this step-by-step guide to perform accurate acoustic reflex tests. Learn techniques to ensure reliable results.

When sound waves reach the inner ear, neurons there pick up the vibrations and alert the brain. Encoded in their signals is a wealth of information that enables us to follow conversations ...

This division of labor is unique to the inner ear because the function of the principal cells relies on chemical energy provided by other cells. In virtually all other systems, whether it is heart ...

The cochlea has lots of tiny hair-like nerves on it. It converts the vibrations from the middle ear into nerve impulses which then travel to the brain. The inner ear also has a number of fluid filled ...

When the brain stops getting the normal auditory input ... and mess with the fluid balance in your inner ear, all of which can trigger dizziness and worsen tinnitus symptoms.

The presence of two types of hair cells, the inner and outer hair cells, in the organ of Corti was appreciated nearly a 100 years ago but the function of the two has only become clear in the last 20 ...

Yale researchers discovered new cochlear hearing modes that influence how the ear amplifies sound and processes frequencies.

Oliver Moazzezi was working from home when he first heard a loud ringing in his ears. "I had an anxiety attack. I went from near perfect hearing to having hearing loss and tinnitus. I was hugely ...