With allergy season in full swing, many are experiencing the familiar symptoms of sniffles, sneezes, and itchy eyes. But the consequences of these seasonal allergies can extend far beyond the apparent discomfort: They pose a genuine threat to your ...

Scientists have discovered a fundamental principle: your brain automatically changes its focus between vision and hearing based on movement. When you're stationary, your brain tends to rely more on sound. But when moving, your brain dynamically shifts ...

New MIT research uncovers a secret superpower in your ears: split-second timing. Using AI, scientists discovered that your auditory neurons sync with sound waves down to the millisecond, letting you pick out voices in a crowd, find a buzzing ...

Hearing loss isn't just an older person's concern. Alarming signs of serious health issues are emerging in younger adults, with 20% of people in their 20s already experiencing early symptoms.

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Untreated hearing loss isn't ...

Researchers have uncovered a significant connection between hearing loss and heart health. The study found that people with hearing loss can face a higher risk of developing heart failure. The researchers investigated the underlying reasons for this ...

Getting up from a chair may seem simple, but it reveals much about your health. The sit-to-stand test (STS) measures how many times you can rise from a sitting to a standing position in 30 seconds, offering insights into your strength, balance, and ...

Dementia cases in the U.S. are projected to double by 2060, with the most significant increases among women, Black Americans, and adults over 75. An aging population and health disparities are driving this emerging public health challenge.

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Scientists at USC have made a groundbreaking discovery about the origins of the mammalian outer ear, that distinctive spiral of cartilage on the sides of our heads. Their findings, published in Nature, reveal that our ears have an unexpected connection ...

Scientists have identified nerve fibers in the inner ear that function as a natural volume regulator, enabling mice to adapt to hearing impairment. This finding, from researchers at USC's Keck School of Medicine and the Baylor College of Medicine, ...