New research suggests common and treatable ear conditions, including eardrum perforation and cholesteatoma, may be linked to a higher risk of dementia.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — According to data published in the journal Jama Otolaryngoly-Head and Neck Surgery, an estimated 11 million Americans are impacted by a Eustachian tube dysfunction, a painful ...

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Very young children who have exhibited common ear and upper respiratory signs appear to have an increased risk of a subsequent diagnosis of autism or demonstrated high levels of autism traits, ...

Hearing aids can be a lifesaver. But though the technology has improved in recent years, these essential devices can still sometimes cause annoyance. And for many Americans, the ubiquitous (and ...

Most balance problems occur because of brain or inner ear problems, or physical issues, such as broken bones or muscle injuries. Balance problems can make it difficult to walk or move. They may make a ...

BOSTON - Recurrent ear, nose, and throat conditions in some young children could be an early sign of autism. Researchers in the United Kingdom tracked more than 10,000 children through the first four ...

Head-shaking, scratching at the ears and a foul smell are common signs that an ear infection is brewing. Amelia White, a veterinary dermatology resident at the University of Illinois College of ...