According to statistics, nearly 40 million American adults suffer from hearing loss, yet barely one in ten people who require hearing aids use them. Read further on Dynamite News:
A group of researchers revealed how a person’s hearing and balance may be compromised by a variety of disorders and difficulties caused by prolonged middle ear inflammation. Read further on Dynamite News:
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have discovered a method for repairing damaged hearing cells. Read further on Dynamite News:
Tinnitus, or the ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound of silence, can range from mildly bothersome to completely severe in some people. Read further on Dynamite News:
Understanding the many different genetic causes of childhood-onset hearing loss suggests that genomic testing could aid in treatment planning, including optimal treatment timing. Read full story on Dynamite News:
It is not uncommon to hear every now and then that a particular species of marine life was washed dead ashore. All because of unnecessary human activity near their natural place of habitat. And now, new research has shown that turtles can experience temporary hearing loss from an excess of underwater noise.
In the study, women who were followed for 22 years and found that eating a healthy diet is associated with a lower risk of acquired hearing loss in women.
They examined the effects of smoking status (current, former, and never smokers), the number of cigarettes smoked per day, and the duration of smoking cessation on the extent of hearing loss.