by Christian Goodman | Feb 7, 2026
Did you know that one of the most common causes of vertigo is Meniere’s disease? It is, but scientists have been frustrated for years about having no idea why. There is some good news: recent studies published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences have...
by Christian Goodman | Jan 7, 2026
Traumatic brain injury is a common cause of dizziness. It is one of the hardest causes to treat because it stems from an actual brain injury rather than from a temporary balance problem. We typically associate traumatic brain injuries with sports, but a new study in...
by Christian Goodman | Dec 25, 2025
Dizziness and vertigo are often written off as common annoyances. After all, they are among the most common complaints that doctors receive. A study in the Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology says we should absolutely not ignore these conditions. Not only do they...
by Christian Goodman | Nov 12, 2025
Vertigo is extremely scary when it occurs. Emergency departments and hospitals commonly see people with vertigo, fearing that they are suffering a stroke. Sometimes, these patients are right, as vertigo and stroke occasionally occur alongside each other. But the...
by Christian Goodman | Oct 26, 2025
Most people experiencing dizziness also feel vertigo… like the room is spinning. But Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD) is a chronic condition marked by non-spinning dizziness, unsteadiness, or perceptual imbalance that worsens when standing,...
by Christian Goodman | Sep 21, 2025
Vertigo is unsettling, and it’s natural to want quick relief, often in the form of a small pill prescribed to calm dizziness. But new research in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery warns that while it may ease symptoms in the moment, it can significantly...