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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
It’s not uncommon for teens and young adults to turn up the volume on their iPods or smartphones or stand near the speakers at a music concert or nightclub to enhance the experience. Even if they have the foresight to realize these choices could be damaging to their hearing, what neither they nor their parents know [...]
What is Secondhand Smoke? Secondhand smoke (also known as environmental tobacco smoke) is the smoke a smoker breathes out and that comes from the tip of burning cigarettes, pipes, and cigars. It contains about 4,000 chemicals. Many of these chemicals are dangerous; more than 50 are known to cause cancer. Anytime children breathe in secondhand [...]
In today's modern world, more and more young adults are wearing headphones for a good portion of the day, every day. A podcast during their morning commute, music to drown out a noisy workplace, or a running playlist to get through an evening jog. The World Health Organisation estimates more than 1 billion young people [...]
We all know that exercise is good for the body and the mind. But if you’re not careful, getting in shape may have negative consequences for your hearing. Fitness programs that are designed to push the body to its limit and have a high degree of intensity, such as CrossFit or other "boot camp" style [...]
In honor of International Women's Day, we wanted to share some important information provided by Healthy Hearing about medical issues that every woman should be aware of, including hearing loss. Despite the obvious physical differences between men and women, we actually share many of the same health concerns. Heart disease and cancer account for 1.2 [...]
When it comes to hearing loss, the generations are more alike than they might realize. Genetic reasons aside, each age group can experience hearing loss due to prolonged exposure to noise, use of certain medications, lifestyle choices and the age of their auditory system. The reasons why these types of hearing loss occur, on the other hand, [...]