When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The human outer ear may have arisen from ancient fish gills. | Credit: A. Martin UW ...

The outer ear is unique to mammals, but its evolutionary origin has remained a mystery. According to a new study published in Nature from the USC Stem Cell lab of Gage Crump, this intricate coil of ...

Using a cotton swab or Q-tip to get wax out of your ears can be dangerous. This is what you should do instead.

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“My general recommendation for people is let the body do its job,” Lustig said. “Let that skin migration with the wax come out on its own. Take a wet washrag onto your finger and clean out whatever ...

Had it up to your ears with weight loss gimmicks? You might be on the right track. Acupuncture on the outer ear has been shown to reduce weight, ease food cravings and lower body mass index, according ...

Most of us have done it. After a shower, you grab a cotton swab, tilt your head, and twist it gently inside your ear. It ...

Find treatment for microtia by U of U Health providers at Primary Children's Hospital. View the Hearing Center Information Microtia is an outer ear abnormality that’s present at birth. It can range ...

Bacterial otitis externa, more commonly known as swimmer’s ear, is an infection of the outer ear caused by bacteria. One University of Alabama at Birmingham expert explains how to prevent and treat ...

Ears are self-cleaning organs. But if you want to get rid of earwax, here are some tips recommended by experts.

One of the most incredible aspects of parenthood is watching your child grow and develop. However, it’s not uncommon for parents to notice certain physical characteristics that may raise concerns.

Humans' outer ears may have evolved from the gills of prehistoric fish, a new study finds. Gene-editing experiments indicate that cartilage in fish gills migrated into the ear canal millions of years ...