Hearing loss isn't just caused by loud noises. There are several unexpected factors that can affect your ears. Here's what ...

Vestigial ear muscles activate during focused listening, revealing a hidden link to our auditory past and evolution.

An expert has explained the signs of an "invisible" condition that affects nearly 8 million people in the UK. February 3 to 8 ...

Tinnitus is a condition where you hear ringing, buzzing, or thumping sounds without an external source. Pulsatile tinnitus ...

The answer is: sooner than you might think! In the U.S., most newborns have their hearing tested before leaving the hospital.

We’re getting a taste of the creativity of WTOP’s listeners who have submitted early entries in WTOP’s ongoing Neal Augenstein impression contest.

Other signs include loss of balance ... These sound-amplifying devices can be worn in your ear or behind your ear. Because loud sounds can cause permanent damage to your eardrums, it’s important ...

Summary: Humans have vestigial ear muscles that once helped our ancestors focus on sounds. New research shows these muscles still activate when we strain to hear in noisy environments. Scientists used ...

If you think your ears will just “get used” to it, think again. If loud sounds no longer bother you, it’s likely a sign that some of your hearing has already been damaged. Your ears don ...

A 10-month-old Massachusetts girl can hear for the first time after receiving cochlear implant surgery in January.