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Additional Studies Link Cause of Hearing Loss to Diabetes
Wednesday, February 8th 2012
Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit conducts study finding link between diabetes and hearing loss in women.
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Parents Don't Think Their Teens are at Risk for Noise Induced Hearing Loss
Wednesday, December 14th 2011
Despite the increase in noise-induced hearing loss in teenagers, a recent poll reveals most parents do not believe their children are at risk for hearing damage and have not spoken with them about it.
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Noisy Toys Make This Season's Naughty List
Tuesday, December 13th 2011
Each year, the Sight and Hearing Association publishes a list of noisy toys, which emit sound levels in excess of 120 dB. Learn more about how to protect your children.
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Recognizing Noise-Induced Hearing Loss this Holiday Season
Monday, December 12th 2011
During the holidays, people with hearing loss often recognize that they aren't able to hear the sounds of family and friends. Sometimes, this hearing loss is due to noise exposure and is preventable.
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What causes sudden hearing loss?
Tuesday, December 6th 2011
Though the cause is often unknown, sudden hearing loss can be a result of viral infections, inner ear trauma, and other factors.
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College Students at Risk for Hearing Loss from iPods, Other Audio Devices
Thursday, November 17th 2011
A new study indicates that college students, males, and non-White individuals may be at risk for hearing loss as a result of listening to their iPods and mp3 players at higher volumes.
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Alzheimers and Hearing Loss: An Undeniable Link
Wednesday, October 26th 2011
Untreated hearing loss in patients with Alzheimer's Disease can cause an added strain on patients and their caregivers. In many cases, hearing aids can benefit people with Alzheimer's.
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Reasons for Hearing Loss: Motorcycle Helmets
Tuesday, August 2nd 2011
Researchers at the University of Bath have analyzed the way motorcycle helmets affect the wind noise that reaches a rider's ears. This research should lead to better helmets that help protect riders from hearing loss.
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What Are The Primary Causes Of Hearing Loss?
Tuesday, August 2nd 2011
Many different conditions can cause hearing loss and an appropriate hearing loss treatment often depends on its cause.
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Exposure to Secondhand Smoke Associated With Hearing Loss in Adolescents
Tuesday, July 19th 2011
New research from NYU Langone Medical Center has found that teens exposed to secondhand smoke displayed higher incidence of hearing loss. Over 80% of these teens did not know they had hearing loss, and most teens do not receive routine hearing screenings.
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Why You Shouldn’t Clean Your Ears with a Cotton Swab
Wednesday, April 20th 2011
Attempting an ear cleaning at home by using cotton swabs (Q-Tips) or other household items is a dangerous practice that can possibly lead to hearing loss, punctured ear drums and super impacted wax.
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What Are Some of the Signs I Might Have Hearing Loss? [VIDEO]
Thursday, March 31st 2011
Learn about signs and symptoms of hearing loss from Jessica Krause, M.S. and Managing Editor of HealthyHearing.com. [Video]
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Are Ear Infections Making Kids Fat?
Tuesday, March 22nd 2011
Children with chronic ear infections of the middle ear can experience changes in their sense of taste, and these changes may be related to childhood obesity.
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Phil Collins Ends Career Due to Hearing Loss and Other Health Issues
Wednesday, March 16th 2011
Singer, performer, and music legend Phil Collins has announced that he will be leaving the music scene due to health problems, including hearing loss.
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Loud Music May Damage Ear's Ability to Distinguish Sounds
Tuesday, March 15th 2011
Listening to music via portable music players at high volumes may impact the ear's ability to discriminate sounds, even though typical hearing test results are normal.
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Hearing Loss: Over 60% of Americans Over Age 70 Suffer
Monday, March 14th 2011
New evidence indicates that hearing loss affects over 60% of Americans over the age of 70.
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Men with Noisy Jobs & Heart Disease at Higher Risk For Hearing Loss
Wednesday, March 2nd 2011
Researchers found that hearing loss in middle-aged adults is associated with being male, having a noisy job, and having certain cardiovascular disease risk factors.
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Temporary Hearing Loss Causes
Wednesday, March 2nd 2011
There are many causes of temporary hearing loss, including noise exposure, ear wax, and middle ear infections.
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Pre-Term Babies At Higher Risk For Rare Form Of Hearing Loss
Wednesday, February 23rd 2011
New research findings suggest that auditory neuropathy is not actually due to loss of neurons, as the name implies, but to loss of the inner ear sensory cells that drive them.
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DNA: Nearly 70 Genes Identified As Hearing Loss Causes
Friday, February 18th 2011
Nearly 70 genes in our DNA have been identified as causes for hereditary hearing loss so far, and many more gene candidates continue to be investigated.
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The Elderly: Dementia Symptoms Include Hearing Loss
Wednesday, February 16th 2011
New research indicates older adults with hearing loss appear more likely to develop dementia and their risk increases as hearing loss becomes more severe.
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Noise: Convertibles Cause Hearing Damage
Monday, February 7th 2011
New research has confirmed that prolonged exposure to road noise and wind buffeting while riding in top-down convertibles can cause hearing damage.
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Hearing Loss: BHI Highlights the Connection to Heart Health
Tuesday, January 18th 2011
The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) is educating the hearing health community about heart disease and its connection to hearing loss during February, American Heart Month.
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Permanent Hearing Loss: Smoking Increases Risk
Thursday, January 6th 2011
Regardless of gender and the number of cigarettes smoked per day, nicotine seems to cause a reduction in the blood supply to the smokers' cochlea, thereby affecting hearing.
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Smoking: You Are Giving Your Kids More Ear Infections
Monday, December 20th 2010
Research reveals that households with secondhand smoke, children between 12 and 17 are almost twice as likely to have recurrent ear infections as compared to adolescents who live in a smoke-free environment.
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