Excessive noise exposure is a leading cause of hearing loss. The good news is that you can limit your noise exposure with decibel-lowering soft foam ear plugs sold at most drug stores. Anita Mepani, AuD, CCC-A, an audiologist at Mass. Eye and Ear, shows us how to wear them for optimal hearing protection.

In 2016, an international panel of doctors issued a statement that some thyroid tumors were, in fact, not cancerous.

Did you know that a tick bite can sometimes cause facial paralysis? Dr. Nate Jowett of the Facial Nerve Center at Mass. Eye and Ear breaks down Lyme disease associated-facial palsy — and what you need to know to make sure you get the right treatment.

Dr. Shannon Bligdon, an optometrist at Mass. Eye and Ear, explains why sunglasses are more than your favorite summer accessory.

Don’t let motion sickness ruin your summer travel plans. Balance and dizziness specialist Dr. Adrian Priesol offers some tips to help you combat this common condition.

John B. Miller, M.D., a retina specialist at Mass. Eye and Ear, offers his perspective on laser pointer eye safety.

When is the best time to have cataract surgery? In most cases, it depends on your lifestyle, symptoms and personal preference.

It takes more than just your taste buds to experience flavor while eating and drinking. Mass. Eye and Ear sinus surgeon Eric Holbrook, M.D., explains why your sense of smell plays a role in what you taste.

Keep your eyes free from infection and irritation this summer with these eye safety tips for days spent at the beach and swimming pools. As the ...

Buying a hearing aid can be an overwhelming process — but knowing the ins and outs of these devices can help you find the hearing aid that’s right for you.

Mass. Eye and Ear Director of Audiology Dr. Kevin Franck answers the question you’ve been wondering all week: why do some people hear “Yanny” while others hear “Laurel”?