Researchers discover how much inner-ear damage it takes to affect balance, showing why small declines can trigger major symptoms.

If someone suffers from bilateral vestibular hypofunction, it means that their inner ear doesn't maintain their sense balance properly. As a result, the person gets dizzy very easily. A new implant, ...

Led by Mathieu Beraneck, researchers at the University of Paris Cité/CNRS and the University of Barcelona explored the strength of the relationship between a type of inner hair cell in the ear and ...

Getting around without the need to concentrate on every step is something most of us can take for granted because our inner ears drive reflexes that make maintaining balance automatic. However, for ...

WILLMAR -- Sharon Jergenson was out golfing on a recent spring day. On the surface it might sound like no big deal -- except for Jergenson it represents a triumph after struggling with unrelenting ...

The ear is a complex organ consisting of the outer, middle, and inner ear. The inner ear is the deepest part of the ear, resting in the temporal bone. It is responsible for hearing, balance, and ...

Inner ear infections can cause certain parts of the inner ear to become inflamed. They can affect a person’s hearing and balance. They often occur when a person has a cold or flu, or if a middle ear ...

ELLSWORTH, Maine (WABI) - More than 90 million Americans experience dizziness or balance problems. The Audiology Center of Maine in Ellsworth is home to diagnostic tool that can quickly and accurately ...

You probably think balance comes from your legs, core, or inner ear, but your eyes might be the most important factor in staying upright and stable. Vision provides up to 80% of the sensory ...

Fluoxetine during auditory development drove 91 brainstem gene changes, reduced neural circuit stability, and left lasting inner ear damage and hearing loss.