The vestibular system is responsible for the sense of balance in the inner ear. Prolonged use of toxic substances, such as certain antibiotics or anticancer drugs, can damage the hair cells that form ...

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 ...

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 ...

While most people think of their ears as being used to help them hear, the reality is that the ear is also home to some of the body’s most sophisticated balancing systems. This is a system that works ...

Growing older doesn't mean one has to live a life out of balance. And while balance issues tend to be associated with older adults, teens, college athletes and other seemingly healthy young adults can ...