We all know that kids today spend a lot of time listening to music or playing video games on portable devices using headphones and often the volume is pretty high. The problem is listening at high levels for an extended period of time increases the risk of hearing loss and even a subtle loss of hearing [...]
According to Migraine.com more than 37 million Americans suffer from migraine, a neurological disease characterized by episodes known as migraine attacks. A recent study published published in JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery showed that risks for cochlear disorders, primarily tinnitus, may be significantly higher in patients with a history of migraines. “It is still unclear whether migraines might increase [...]
Hearing loss can be genetic or caused by damage to the ear – but did you know that there are also some diseases that can cause hearing loss? When it comes to hearing loss, we tend to associate it with aging or something caused by genetic predisposition. But certain diseases can actually increase a person's [...]
Stem cells have the ability to divide for indefinite periods in culture and to give rise to specialized cells. Endless research studies have focused on stem cells and the many conditions that could potentially be treated using them. Given their power, could stem cells hold the key to a cure for hearing loss or tinnitus? Before [...]
Did you know that hearing is the only one of our senses that is constantly active – even when we sleep? Your ears don't stop hearing when you sleep, it's just that your brain chooses to ignore sound. Here are ten more fun facts about hearing that you might not know... #1. Newborn babies’ middle [...]
Over half a million people worldwide with severe hearing loss use an electronic implant in the ears to be able to let them understand speech. Cochlear implants, as they are known, are one of the most successful technologies to have come out of neuroscience, but only provide partial correction for any hearing deficit. For example, [...]
Nutrition is fundamental to health and can have a significant impact on a person's hearing ability as well. There is no specific food that will definitely cause or prevent hearing loss. Likewise, lost hearing cannot be restored through a diet change. But new research suggests that certain nutrition patterns may actually decrease—or increase—your risk of developing [...]
Parents of girls who don’t appear to be developing at the same rate as their peers and who suffer from frequent ear infections may want to ask their family doctor if she should be tested for Turner syndrome, a rare genetic condition which affects one out of every 2,000 - 4,000 female births. While Turner [...]
Nearly 48 million Americans have some type of hearing loss that affects the communication, relationships, health and even the careers of those who have it. If you have hearing loss, you might wonder if there are surgeries that can restore your lost hearing. The short answer is: it depends. There are ear surgeries to restore hearing if [...]
Exercise is an excellent way to stay healthy, build stamina, endurance and lose weight but did you know that it can also be beneficial to your hearing? You may wonder how much exercise is necessary to improve your hearing and ear function and what types of exercise is most beneficial? Well are here are four [...]