New research suggests ear wax odor could serve as an early warning sign for Parkinson's disease, with an AI system showing 94% accuracy in detection through organic compounds.

Researchers in ACS’ Analytical Chemistry report the initial development of a system that inexpensively screens for Parkinson’s disease from the odors in a person’s ear wax.

To identify potential VOCs related to PD in ear wax, the researchers swabbed the ear canals of 209 human subjects (108 of whom were diagnosed with PD). They analyzed the collected secretions using ...

More information: Xing Chen et al, An Artificial Intelligence Olfactory-Based Diagnostic Model for Parkinson's Disease Using Volatile Organic Compounds from Ear Canal Secretions, Analytical ...

How can I avoid it this year? Swimmer’s ear is an infection of the ear canal that can plague water lovers and anyone else who sweats, showers or simply lives in a humid climate.

Here’s what causes ear infections and how they are most commonly treated.

The ear canal may be filled with debris or pus. In that case, your doctor may take a culture (swab the ear) to identify the presence of bacteria or fungus. How is swimmer’s ear treated?

Flakes on your scalp making you feel self-conscious? Let’s talk about seborrheic dermatitis vs dandruff. Whether your scalp feels like a snowglobe thanks to dandruff or you’re dealing with red ...

My favorite Shokz open-ear headphones are massively discounted today Right now, both the OpenMove and super-premium OpenRun Pro 2 bone conduction headphones are on sale.

We’ve seen plenty of open-ear earphones announcements recently, but these models are still a niche, and can typically be quite pricey as well. Panasonic is the latest to jump on the bandwagon ...

They're both very good open-ear earbuds, but with big differences in price and performance, you'll need to pay attention to the details before deciding.