Tinnitus

The latest information on tinnitus for individuals who are experiencing ringing in the ears, hearing loss, looking for hearing health information for their loved ones, or just desire to learn more about tinnitus to make the right hearing health decisions.

We invite you to add to the conversation and share your thoughts on any article or news release at the end of each story.

Tinnitus Information

View Tinnitus Information by:

» Arizona Group Fights to Silence ‘Ringing in the Ears’
Wednesday, February 15th 2012 The American Tinnitus Association will hold the second annual "Walk to Silence Tinnitus" in Scottsdale, Arizona. This 5K will raise funds to help research tinnitus, which is commonly referred to as "ringing in the ears."
» New Finding Could Lead to Tinnitus Treatment
Thursday, September 29th 2011 Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, have published new research that could lead to better tinnitus treatment, including retraining therapy and drug treatments for tinnitus.
» New Tinnitus Treatments will be Highlight of Fifth Annual Conference
Monday, August 15th 2011 New information about tinnitus treatments, causes of tinnitus, and other topics related to ringing in the ears will be presented at the Fifth Tinnitus Research Initiative Conference, "The Neuroscience of Tinnitus," sponsored by UB's Center for Hearing and Deafness. The event will take place August 19-21, 2011.
» Tinnitus Research Could Help Pinpoint Source, Lead to Tinnitus Treatment
Monday, July 18th 2011 Wayne State University engineering student Na Zhu has received a research grant to help her develop a system to pinpoint the source of tinnitus in the brain. Her work is expected to lead to a better understanding of the underlying cause of tinnitus, which would help in developing tinnitus treatments.
» Tinnitus Treatments: Getting Closer to New Drug Therapies
Tuesday, May 10th 2011 Researchers in Australia have created a model that induces tinnitus and measures brain cell activity, a step necessary in developing new tinnitus treatments.
» Curing Tinnitus: Underlying Cause Discovered
Friday, April 22nd 2011 Scientists have discovered an underlying cause for tinnitus, which could lead to the development of new drug treatments and a possible tinnitus cure.
» New Tinnitus Treatment On The Horizon
Tuesday, April 12th 2011 SoundCure’s tinnitus therapy, funded by the American Tinnitus Association, has shown great success in bringing relief to sufferers of tinnitus, also known as ringing in the ears.
» American Tinnitus Association Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Thursday, April 7th 2011 The American Tinnitus Association celebrates its 40th anniversary during National Tinnitus Awareness Week, May 15-21, 2011.
» Are Hearing Aids a Good Tinnitus Treatment? [VIDEO]
Thursday, March 31st 2011 Learn about hearing aids and their use as tinnitus treatment to stop ringing in the ears from Jessica Krause, M.S. and Managing Editor of HealthyHearing.com. For more in-depth information on tinnitus ringing in the ears, tinnitus treatments and hearing aids, visit: http://www.healthyhearing.com
» Tinnitus: Why are Some People More Vulnerable to Ringing Ears than Others?
Wednesday, March 23rd 2011 Researchers suggest a new brain theory to explain why some people are more vulnerable to tinnitus than others.
» Stress, Tinnitus and Hearing Loss Linked
Tuesday, March 8th 2011 A new study found that respondents who reported more stress, especially in the areas of poor sleep and ill health, also had more complaints of tinnitus and hearing loss.
» Tinnitus Treatment Can Help With Hyperacusis
Tuesday, February 22nd 2011 NIDCD-funded researchers discover that sound therapy for tinnitus (ringing in the ears) can help people with hyperacusis to tolerate louder sounds.
» Insomnia? Could Be Tinnitus Or Hearing Loss Caused By Job
Thursday, January 27th 2011 Sustained exposure to loud workplace noise may affect quality of sleep in workers with occupational-related hearing loss, according to a new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers.
» Tinnitus Treatment: Nerve Stimulation May Help
Monday, January 17th 2011 By stimulating the vagus nerve, researchers have discovered a way to essentially retrain the brain to ignore the nerve signals that simulate ringing in the ears, or tinnitus.
» Curing Tinnitus: Ringing Ears Related to Brain Function
Friday, January 14th 2011 New brain research on how tinnitus is perceived may lead to better understanding of its causes as well as better treatment options in the future.
» Tinnitus Treatment: White Noise Therapy May Not Be Enough
Tuesday, December 21st 2010 Tinnitus, what many think of as ringing in the ears, is the perception of sound without any real acoustic stimulation. Sound masking therapy, a common component of tinnitus treatment, is of uncertain benefit when used on its own, a new evidence review finds.
» Vertigo Treatment: Cochlear Implant Tested For Meniere's Disease
Monday, November 15th 2010 A University of Washington Medical Center patient is the world's first recipient of a device that aims to quell the disabling vertigo associated with Meniere's disease.
» Tinnitus: Prevalent in Elderly Impacting Quality of Life
Wednesday, November 3rd 2010 Nearly 36 million Americans suffer from tinnitus or ringing in the ears. It may be an intermittent sound or an annoying continuous sound in one or both ears.
» Tinnitus Therapy: New Results Point To A Possible Cure
Monday, September 13th 2010 Preliminary testing of a new nerve stimulation technique appears to alleviates tinnitus symptoms. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) have granted a UT Dallas researcher and a University-affiliated biomedical firm $1.7 million to investigate whether nerve stimulation offers a long-term cure for tinnitus.
» Noise Induced Hearing Loss: New Research Link to Tinnitus
Wednesday, August 18th 2010 New research suggests that measurable hearing loss that occurs immediately after loud noise damage causes elevated spontaneous brain activity which has been associated with tinnitus.
» Tinnitus: Cell Phone Doubles Your Risk
Monday, August 16th 2010 Regular use of a cell phone for at least four years doubles your risk of developing chronic tinnitus or persistent ringing in the ears.
» Treatment for Ear Ringing: Music Therapy
Thursday, August 12th 2010 Personalized music therapy is believed to be beneficial for some people. New research shows that music therapy can be a treatment for ear ringing.
» Ringing in the Ears: Cell Phones and Tinnitus Treatment
Monday, August 9th 2010 Recent research reveals prolonged cell phone use may worsen tinnitus, also referred to as ringing in the ears. Help for ringing in the ears, or tinnitus treatment, is now available.
» Tinnitus: Imaging Reveals How Brain Fails to Tune Out Ringing in the Ears
Wednesday, July 21st 2010 New research suggests that there may be a way to alleviate tinnitus, also known as ringing in the ears.
» American Tinnitus Association: The Jack Vernon Walk to Silence Ringing in the Ears
Monday, June 21st 2010 The American Tinnitus Association announced today a national fundraising effort to silence “ringing in the ears.”


Preferred Professionals Near You
» See More Preferred Professionals.

Clinics above not close enough?
Search with your zipcode below.

Sign Up for our eNewsletter
Our free eNewsletter is delivered to your inbox every two weeks - it’s the best way to stay informed about what’s new at Healthy Hearing!