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, ...

WILLMAR -- Sharon Jergenson was out golfing on a recent spring day. On the surface it might sound like no big deal -- except for Jergenson it represents a triumph after struggling with unrelenting ...

The vestibular system is a network of organs in the inner ears that detects the motions and position of the head. The brain uses this information, along with inputs from the eyes and joints, to ...

Dizziness is a common problem that affects millions of people worldwide. Various factors, including inner ear disorders, head injuries, and certain medications, can cause it. Audiologists are trained ...

Are there any precautions to take to avoid a recurrence of inner ear problems? Dear Reader: A buildup of fluid in either the middle or inner ear can cause the dizzy, spinning feeling of vertigo. This ...

Scientists and engineers have modeled a hidden mechanism in the inner ear that helps mammals balance via the fastest-known signal in the brain. The sensory organs that allow us to walk, dance and turn ...

Led by Mathieu Beraneck, researchers at the University of Paris Cité/CNRS and the University of Barcelona explored the strength of the relationship between a type of inner hair cell in the ear and ...