In some cases, medicines can cause side effects such as dizziness and nausea; however, a lesser-known risk that may last ...

WASHINGTON - Sensory symptoms, including loss of taste and smell, sometimes come with COVID-19, but a new study found that COVID-19 can also infect inner ear cells, causing hearing and balance issues ...

Northeast Pennsylvania is home to a large elderly population – and to age-related medical problems. Dedicated medical practitioners are in constant search for knowledge and information to prevent or ...

Balance disorders cause people to feel dizzy, lightheaded, and unsteady on their feet. Some people describe the room spinning around them while they remain perfectly still or the floor coming up at ...

Hearing loss, ringing in your ear, unexplained dizziness - many people might think it's just the typical signs of aging. But for some, it can be much more: Acoustic neuromas, although rare, can be ...

Last week we discussed the causes of balance loss. Today, we’ll talk about treatments for this problem – primarily medication and vestibular rehabilitation. Medication for dizziness and loss of ...

Much mystery surrounds the biological processes behind the human sense of hearing, but with cutting-edge scientific tools researchers are starting to unravel its secrets. A team at Ohio State ...

Kimberly Dawn Neumann is a New York City-based magazine and book writer whose work has appeared in a wide variety of publications, including Women’s Health, Health, Cosmopolitan, Fitness, Prevention, ...

A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery has found that increased risk of falls is associated with a hearing loss and may be a ...

Significant challenges include improving detection and response to inner ear side effects among cancer survivors following the use of certain drugs and therapies. Krista Bridgmon was 2 years old when ...

If someone suffers from bilateral vestibular hypofunction, it means that their inner ear doesn't maintain their sense balance properly. As a result, the person gets dizzy very easily. A new implant, ...