medical researchers have found that people with a diagnosis of osteoporosis have a 1.76-fold higher risk of developing sudden deafness than people who do not have the bone disease.
A new study finds that antioxidants may also provide a benefit in protecting your hearing.
Researchers have developed a retainer that works with tactile receptors on the tongue to help the hearing impaired recognize certain words.
Researchers have published the results of a study indicating that a supplement may help prevent and treat noise-induced hearing loss.
At this time of year, it is especially important to remember that many of the most popular toys also generate a great deal of noise. The good news is that parents can test toys before buying them by using one of several apps that measure sound levels.
If you or a loved one all but gave up on going to the movies because of difficulty hearing, you have a new reason to check the listings on Fandango. The National Association of Theatre Owners has reached an agreement with advocacy groups on a new set of recommendations that will make the movie-going experience more accessible to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
Researchers at the University of Michigan Medical School's Kresge Hearing Research Institute and Harvard University have successfully restored the hearing of mice partially deafened by noise, using a key protein called NT3.
Did you know that noise-induced hearing loss is the most common work-related illness in the United States? In addition to noise, there are other occupational hazards to hearing. Exposure to certain chemicals such as mercury or lead, organic solvents, and airborne gases such as carbon monoxide can also cause hearing loss. To take steps to protect your hearing on the job and off, check out this resource.
According to a new study published in the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition," eating two or more servings of fish per week decreased the risk of hearing loss.
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and a great reason to have your hearing checked. Why? Because evidence shows that the risk of dementia is up to five times higher for those with a hearing loss.