Humans' outer ears may have evolved from the gills of prehistoric fish, a new study finds. Gene-editing experiments indicate that cartilage in fish gills migrated into the ear canal millions of ...

But they all share one helpful anatomical feature: external ears. Scientists have long wondered about the evolutionary origins of outer ears, which are unique to mammals.

The safest way to keep your ears clean is to wet a cloth with warm water and wipe around the outer ear. Use warm water is best because it'll help "degrease" the area.

The outer ear is unique to mammals, but its evolutionary origin has remained a mystery. According to a new study published in Nature from the USC Stem Cell lab of Gage Crump, this intricate coil ...

How to get rid of an ear infection Treatment options vary depending on the kind of ear infection one has and how severe it has become. Outer ear infections, for instance, are typically treated ...

Simply dampen a washcloth with warm water and gently clean the outer part of your ear.” It is important not to try to stick the wash cloth in your inner ear, which could cause irritation.

Ear acupuncture may help to balance the endocrine system, reduce food cravings and moderate the body’s rate of metabolism. People struggling with weight loss might be helped by acupuncture.

Why do ears pop? Our ears are made up of three parts: the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear. The outer ear includes the visible earlobe and ear canal.

A prosthetic outer ear not only improves the appearance of a damaged ear but also seems to improve hearing and speech recognition in noisy environments, according a study released today.

Here’s how it works. The human outer ear may have arisen from ancient fish gills. (Image credit: A. Martin UW Photography/Getty Images (left); Photographer, Basak Gurbuz Derman/Getty Images (right)) ...