Ear infections can sneak up on you, starting with subtle discomfort that you might dismiss as nothing serious. But catching the early warning signs can save you from days of excruciating pain and ...

Parents of newborns and toddlers deal with a constant barrage of virus and infections in their children's early years, and an ear infection, although relatively common, can add to a parent's anxiety ...

Picture this: you wake up with a sharp pain radiating from your ear, accompanied by a mysterious fluid that shouldn't be ...

An ear infection is caused by a bacterium or virus in the middle ear. Children are more likely than adults to get ear infections. Dreamstime/TNS “My ear hurts.” There are many conditions that can ...

Chronic otitis media (chronic ear infection) occurs when fluid behind your eardrum becomes infected and does not go away with antibiotics. Unlike swimmer’s ear that affects the external ear canal, a ...

Indeed, whether your ear problems appear suddenly or worsen over time, they are worth paying attention to—experts say they ...

Jhumkas, cherished Indian ornaments, can sometimes cause ear infections due to bacteria, allergies, or poor hygiene. Research indicates bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus thrive on earrings. Nickel ...

Arna Ionescu Stoll, CEO of ear infection detector Wavely Diagnostics, checks GeekWire reporter Kurt Schlosser during the “Inventions We Love” session at the GeekWire Summit in October. (GeekWire Photo ...

Researchers have long tried to pinpoint a reason that some people have autism or autistic traits. A new study from the United Kingdom builds upon evidence about one potential factor, finding that ...

If you’ve noticed your dog scratching at their ears or shaking their head more than usual, it could be an ear infection, allergies, or even worse—ear mites. Before you start stripping the beds and ...