A mechanism that activates specific muscles in our ears is a leftover from our evolutionary past, back when our ancestors depended more on their hearing for survival.

Summary: Humans have vestigial ear muscles that once helped our ancestors focus on sounds. New research shows these muscles still activate when we strain to hear in noisy environments. Scientists used ...

If the infection goes untreated, it can spread to the bone behind your ear and, from there, to the brain and body. A physical exam typically will begin with questions about your ear pain. Your ...

We've gone ears-on with hundreds of pairs of earbuds, so can confidently bring you the definitive guide to the very best pairs available to buy. Not only do we focus on the three points mentioned ...

Colds are usually harmless, with a clogged ear improving once congestion does. Other symptoms of a common cold include a runny nose, coughing, body aches, a low-grade fever, and sore throat.

These will not cure an underlying illness, but they can help ease your discomfort so the body's immune system can heal itself. Unclog your ears by swallowing, yawning, or chewing. If this isn't ...

The best ear plugs for sleeping help reduce unwanted sounds while you nod off, whether it's traffic or a partner snoring. We tested the most popular silicone, foam and wax, reusable and disposable ear ...

As an enthusiast of the “body shower” (a.k.a. washing everything but my hair) and someone who has especially dry skin, I’ve spent a great deal of time shopping for just the right body wash.

First, they put the six human outer ear enhancers that control genes into the genome of zebrafish, and they used a fluorescent reporter gene that lit up to identify the location in the body where ...

Upon searching, the officers found human body parts stashed inside the bag. During the interrogation, the suspect confessed that the body parts belonged to his deceased wife. Following the revelation, ...

In the clip, the 18-year-old can be seen grabbing the Democrat politician's hand before he leaned in and appeared to whisper something in the departing commander in chief’s ear. While the ...