For nearly two centuries, doctors have noticed that patients often report significant psychological stress before developing tinnitus or hyperacusis (noise sensitivity). Now, researchers are exploring how chronic stress might contribute to these conditions—even ...

If you're feeling queasy on your next road trip, scientists found the right playlist might be better than Dramamine. A new study finds joyful music can reduce motion sickness by over half, while sad songs make it worse.

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For some people with severe hearing loss, traditional cochlear implants don't work. Researchers in Switzerland have now developed a flexible brainstem implant that promises clearer sound with fewer side effects.

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Researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso and Harvard tested a device that sends pulses to nerves in your ear to reduce knee pain. The treatment helped 11 out of 30 people with arthritis feel better after just one hour.

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A large study tracking 6,200 middle-aged and older adults in China reveals a troubling finding: untreated hearing loss is damaging the brain more quickly and extensively than scientists previously understood—causing cognitive harm that spreads faster ...

Ranking the animal with the best hearing is surprisingly complex. While some creatures push auditory limits far beyond human capabilities, "best" depends entirely on what aspect of hearing you're measuring. The animal kingdom showcases remarkable ...

Researchers found that some really smart dogs can group things by what they do, not just how they look, similar to how little kids do. Researchers publishing in Current Biology discovered that dogs they call “Gifted Word Learners,” figure out toy names ...

Imagine a hidden problem quietly developing in your child's ear—fluid building up without you knowing. When that fluid hits the halfway mark in the middle ear, hearing can take a nosedive. Good news: Researchers have discovered a clear warning point ...

Could that diet soda you're sipping be slowly eating away at your brain power? A groundbreaking study from Brazil has uncovered something startling: those seemingly harmless artificial sweeteners might be quietly undermining your memory and thinking ...