Q: About two or three months ago, I got a cracking sound in my right ear, and it hurts off and on. This happens several times a day, both day and night. I saw my doctor, who said it was nothing. He ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: About two or three months ago, I got a cracking sound in my right ear, and it hurts off and on. This happens several times a day, both day and night. I saw my doctor, who said it was ...

Your sense of hearing is a basic biological function. We use our ears not only for listening to the world around us, but they also help our sense of balance. Problems with your ears can range from ...

Picture this: you’re gearing up for your morning jog, playlist at the ready when you notice something amiss. Your AirPods, usually the reliable soundtrack to your run, are only playing sound in one ...

Hearing is vital for daily life, but surprising factors beyond age and loud noise can cause damage. Conditions like diabetes, ...

One in three Americans older than age 65 has some hearing loss. If you’re not hearing as well as you once did, you can take steps to manage the issue so that it doesn’t limit your life. You can also ...

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Hearing loss among older adults remains vastly undertreated. Federal epidemiologists have estimated that it affects about one ...