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 ...

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 ...

The condition known as SSNHL, affects one ear at a time. Its onset can occur either during a single night, or it may develop ...

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 ...

Dear Reader: First, see your primary-care physician. He or she is your best resource for help and will be able to refer you to an appropriate specialist. The doctor will need to know how long you have ...

In some cases, medicines can cause side effects such as dizziness and nausea; however, a lesser-known risk that may last ...