The consequences of an untreated hearing loss are real. Since we collect sound with our ears and process the sound in our brain, over time and without hearing assistance, we can lose the ability to understand the spoken word. This documented process is called...
A new study in the journal Pediatrics has concluded that food allergies are a growing problem among our nation’s youth. The research shows that 8% of U.S. children, or about 6 million young people, are affected by food allergies. In the past, government estimates had...
Your inner ear plays an important role in the complex balance system. While not the only mechanism the body and brain uses for balance, inner ear dysfunction can commonly present with a complaint of imbalance. The inner ear balance mechanism is responsible for sensing...
