Ear, Nose, and Throat

The blaring noise from some children's toys may have worse side effects than driving parents crazy. Researchers from UC Irvine's otolaryngology department found that some trendy toys — like the Road Rippers Lightning Rods and the I Am T-Pain Mic...

NEWPORT BEACH — There's no mistaking the aura of a small business about to open its doors for the first time. Not yet dulled by writing, the tips of the pencils are still sharp. A pile of freshly printed business cards sits strategically placed....

While most people put on headphones to tune out, UC Irvine has found a way to help people tune in with the help of an app called the EarTrumpet. The EarTrumpet assists hearing and tests hearing, determines the problem and adjusts the settings for the...

There is something about Newport-Mesa they just love. Not people, bank robbers. If there is anywhere else on this earth that thinks it can compete with Newport Beach and Costa Mesa for the "Bank Robberies Per Capita" award, I say bring it on. At about...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo -- It's now estimated that every three hours a child shows up in a U.S.  emergency room with a battery that's been swallowed or placed in the mouth, ears or nose. That number is almost double what it was 20 years ago, according to a new...

Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com May 21, 2012 Q: My school-age children have been sick with colds lately and, because of conflicting information in the news, I'm still unsure about which over-the-counter...

The True Grit Award is presented to a senior student-athlete from each high school located in Washington County and a second-year student at Hagerstown Community College who has demonstrated the ability to overcome hardship to become or remain a member of...

Most people love the spring weather but hate the allergies that come with it.  For those living in central Virginia, that’s more true than ever this year. The lack of freezing temperatures this winter means the spring pollination season is in full...

The new El Centro Regional Medical Center Outpatient Center located at Fourth and Main streets in El Centro has received all necessary state approvals and will begin seeing patients Monday. The outpatient center at Aurora Drive will close and services...

Clippers' record: A column on the Clippers' victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the April 17 Sports section said that the Clippers had a 3-0 record against the Thunder going into the game, 4-0 after the victory. The Clippers were 2-1 against the...

Like it or not, plastic surgery is here to stay. Sure, some people will tout the virtues of self-acceptance and aging gracefully and lament that the rise of cosmetic procedures (including fillers, Botox and the like) signifies the swift decline of...

-  Allergy Medication   Whether you have seasonal allergies to pollen or environment allergies to pet dander and dust mites, it’s always a good idea to keep an over-the-counter allergy medication, like an antihistamine, in your medicine cabinet. ...