Perhaps surprisingly, it’s possible to get swimmer’s ear without a dip in the pool, lake or ocean. Two doctors explain what ...

Three hospitals in Devon and Somerset have been urged to review procedures for sharing files and managing patients being ...

For decades, the Q-tip has been a bathroom staple for ear cleaning, almost instinctively used to remove earwax. Yet, health ...

Musgrove Park Hospital is one of three hospitals in the South West urged to review their processes following the death of a ...

In the summer, many of us try to find a way to be in or near the water. Kids are taking swimming lessons and going to pool parties. Families spend weeks at the beach. Unfortunately, we can bring home ...

Middle ear infection in children is much more common than in adults, in part because of how this part of the ear is designed. It contains eustachian tubes that connect the middle ear to the back ...

JUST hours after doctors sent her son home from hospital with an ‘ear infection’, Kayleigh Kenneford held his hand as he died. Little Theo Tuikubulau passed away from sepsis on July 8, … ...

Pneumonic Plague: The plague becomes “pneumonic” when infected droplets are inhaled. It presents as fever, weakness, cough ...

Getting a good night's sleep is vital, but doing it in a noisy environment can be a nightmare. These earplugs can help.

It usually clears up without treatment in 7 to 14 days. Bacterial pink eye is caused by an infection with bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pneumonia.

Urgent care centers offer a convenient option for non-life threatening injuries and illnesses, such as cuts and bruises, rashes, strep and ear infections. They are a quicker and cheaper ...