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A new study has found the non-invasive application of in-ear electrical stimulation to the vagus nerve to be safe and ...

Tying shoelaces, getting into a car, picking things up off the floor and walking down stairs all involve flexing that most ...

Turns out that uncomfortable “popping” you feel in your ear when a plane takes off or lands has a ‘real’ name (or three) – its more technical terms include ear barotrauma, barotitis media and ...

Used since the 1930s, compression is now common in the music industry, streaming, radio and television. Long suspected to have links with hearing damage, there has been little experimental evidence to ...

With the help of tiny microphones on the earbuds' exterior, ANC earbuds actively listen to cancel out incoming sound waves, preserving quiet, and amplifying in-ear sound. No matter how strong a ...

In front of a sea of swaying congregants, Cindy Jacobs ascended the expansive stage holding a microphone. A band of about ten musicians had just wrapped up a 45-minute set of praise and worship ...

A GP wants to remind people not to itch or clean their ears with cotton buds, despite how 'tempting' it may be. The expert also explained that ear itching could be caused by a common condition.

Too much earwax can cause rubbing of the ear or poking in the canal. A piece of ear wax can become dry and hard in the ear canal. This creates a feeling that an object is in the ear. Complete blockage ...

Riding motorbikes is a noisy business and so motorcycle earplugs are generally considered to be a good idea. According to data from charity Tinnitus UK*, the combination of engine noise, road ...

When it comes to portable Bluetooth speakers, one of the most rugged and reliable brands on the market is Ultimate Ears. Over the last few years, this manufacturer has made some of the best ...