Researchers have long tried to pinpoint a reason that some people have autism or autistic traits. A new study from the United Kingdom builds upon evidence about one potential factor, finding that ...

Very young children who have exhibited common ear and upper respiratory signs appear to have an increased risk of a subsequent diagnosis of autism or demonstrated high levels of autism traits, ...

Most balance problems occur because of brain or inner ear problems, or physical issues, such as broken bones or muscle injuries. Balance problems can make it difficult to walk or move. They may make a ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — According to data published in the journal Jama Otolaryngoly-Head and Neck Surgery, an estimated 11 million Americans are impacted by a Eustachian tube dysfunction, a painful ...

BOSTON - Recurrent ear, nose, and throat conditions in some young children could be an early sign of autism. Researchers in the United Kingdom tracked more than 10,000 children through the first four ...

Babies and toddlers who need a tracheostomy – a tube surgically inserted into their windpipe to help relieve breathing problems – are at a high risk of accumulating fluid behind their eardrum when on ...

Hearing aids can be a lifesaver. But though the technology has improved in recent years, these essential devices can still sometimes cause annoyance. And for many Americans, the ubiquitous (and ...