In the summer, many of us try to find a way to be in or near the water. Kids are taking swimming lessons and going to pool parties. Families spend weeks at the beach. Unfortunately, we can bring home ...

Foreign objects like piercings can be seen as threats by your body, which can cause a negative response at the piercing site, ...

Perhaps surprisingly, it’s possible to get swimmer’s ear without a dip in the pool, lake or ocean. Two doctors explain what this painful infection is and how to get rid of it.

Chinese scientists who discovered a ‘genetic switch’ that restored damaged mice ear tissue say their research could one day help humans.

Scientists studying ability of mice to regenerate ear damage say therapies based on retinoic acid might work across various tissue types.

There are many possible causes of ear pain, including infection, allergies, wax buildup, swimmer's ear, or a ruptured ear drum.

Cartilage piercings heal more slowly than earlobe piercings and are prone to irritation. In the first few days after getting your piercing, you may notice a bump or general swelling around the ...

Hearing begins when sound waves pass through the outer ear to the eardrum, which is the thin membrane between your outer and middle ear. When the sound waves reach the eardrum, the eardrum vibrates.

There's a good chance you're cleaning your ears wrong. Read on to learn how to clean your ears without risking your hearing.