We can hear underwater, we just can't hear well. Our ears are designed for hearing in air. We have an air-filled ear canal—at the end there is an eardrum that vibrates in response to sound ...

For such a small body part, your ears work hard. We look at how they work, how we hear and get expert advice on the best ways to keep them healthy, including not using cotton buds.

According to the study, tinnitus, or the perception of sound that others can’t hear, can happen to many people in one or both ears. For some, the noise may be intermittent, while it’s constant ...

Dr. Universe: Why do we lose our hearing when we get older? – David, 10, Wisconsin Dear David, I love visiting with my grandma. But sometimes I have to talk loudly so she can hear me. I asked my ...