Health News Archives

Health Tip: Fluid in the Ear
When to see a doctor

Antibiotics Do Little for Inner Ear Infections
No reason to give them to kids to try to prevent fluid buildup, analysis shows

Ear Infections Linked to Drug-Resistant ’Superbug’
Germ not covered by current pediatric vaccine, making it tough to treat, doctors say

Health Tip: Preventing Swimmer’s Ear
An infection that commonly occurs after pool use

Health Tip: Symptoms of Ear Infection in Children
Painful swallowing is a common sign

Health Tip: Treating Ear Infections in Children
Antibiotics may not always be necessary

Can Too Much Weight Cause Ear Infections in Kids?
A South Korean study suggests a link, but some U.S. doctors are skeptical

Pneumococcal Vaccine Helps Prevent Kids’ Ear Infections
Study finds rates of repeated ear infections

Health Tip: Ruptured Eardrum
It could lead to hearing loss

Younger Children May Benefit From Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids
Researchers saw little difference in outcomes between 3- and 7-year-olds