Like cats and dogs, when we listen intently we prick up our ears, study finds
Although modern humans cannot move their ears around in the same way that dogs, cats, and horses do, the findings suggest ...
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Your ears can't prick up, but your ear muscles sure try
Humans can't move their ears around in the same way that dogs, cats and horses do. But people do have certain muscles around ...
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What Is a Preauricular Pit?
A preauricular pit is a small hole in front of your ear that you are born with. Most of the time it is harmless and doesn’t cause any health problems. A preauricular pit is a small hole or cyst ...
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We know why cats knead. But here's why humans love it so much.
Max Branch's seven pet cats turn his Brooklyn, New York, home into a biscuit-making factory every day, working hard at their jobs kneading away. Cat owners and cat lovers on Instagram and TikTok ...
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Ancient Ear Muscles Reactivate When We Struggle to Listen
Summary: Humans have vestigial ear muscles that once helped our ancestors focus on sounds. New research shows these muscles still activate when we strain to hear in noisy environments. Scientists used ...
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10 Causes of Ear Pain
Ear pain has numerous causes. Most are treatable, though some are serious. Conditions responsible for ear pain can strike anyone at any age. If you begin to develop ear pain, it's essential to see a ...
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The best noise-canceling earbuds in 2025
A pair of the best noise-canceling earbuds is a great way to stay distraction-free while you work, travel, or relax. It's all made possible with noise canceling technology, which equalizes the ...
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Stray cat being treated at Cats Protection Centre in Bredhurst after having ears amputated over sun cancer warning needs a home
An elderly stray cat has had both ears amputated after fears he had been infected with sun-induced cancer. Phillip, thought to be about 13 years old, had been living on the streets of Bredhurst ...
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Best Sounding Wireless Earbuds in 2025
Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Executive Editor David ...
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What’s Causing My Muffled Hearing and Clogged Ears, and How Do I Treat It?
Muffled hearing can sound and feel like cotton balls in your ear. Understanding what is causing this change to your hearing can help you take appropriate action. Muffled hearing occurs when sound ...
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Does MS Cause Hearing Issues?
If you’re living with MS and you notice that it’s becoming harder to hear people talking or you hear distorted sounds or ringing in your ears, it’s time to check in with your neurologist or ...