Hearing and Your Loved Ones
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How Do We Hear – Anatomy of the Ear and How We Hear
Understanding Your Audiogram and the Types of Hearing Loss
Healthy Hearing Comprehensive Guide
The latest information on hearing loss for individuals who are experiencing loss of hearing, looking for hearing health information for their loved ones, or just desire to learn more about hearing loss to make the right hearing health decisions.
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The ASHA has urged the FCC to consider the potential negative impact of misusing entertainment media on children's hearing and communication development. A study found that children ages 8-18 using media (TV, music, internet, etc.) 7 hours and 38 minutes of per day and even longer if media multitasking was counted.
Dr. Mark Stephenson has been named Outstanding Hearing Conservationist by the National Hearing Conservation Association. The annual award recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions within the field of Hearing Conservation.
One aspect of diabetes which is often not understood or discussed is the fact diabetes can put those with the disease at risk for developing hearing loss.
Etymotic Research, a leader in products that measure, improve and protect hearing, has won a 2010 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Award for dedication to the prevention of noise induced hearing loss through innovative or excellent hearing loss prevention practices in work environments.
Most people believe hearing loss is predominantly age-related, yet research shows that 65 percent of people with hearing loss are younger than 65.
Noise damages the delicate hearing mechanism nature provides. Exposure to noise above 80 decibels (dB, the measurement of the loudness of noise and sound) is harmful dependent upon the exposure time.
A study, conducted by a British group from the Worcestershire Royal Hospital in the UK, clearly demonstrates that, indeed, while convertibles are fun, they can also lead to hearing loss.
Unitron delivers most significant speech in noise advancement in over a decade  March 05, 2010 - Kitchener, Ontario, Canada ?...
i>New report uncovers the opportunities and challenges in a rapidly increasing market. Â Â March 22, 2010 ? Dallas, TX ?...
Work-related hearing loss is a permanent but preventable problem. The National Institute for Occupational...
A recent study found men under the age of 60 who regularly take aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are twice as likely to suffer hearing problems such as hearing loss, tinnitus and balance problems.
The causes of unilateral hearing loss include ear trauma, noise exposure, and genetics. Unilateral hearing loss treatment depends on the cause and type of hearing loss.
A new study by researchers at UCLA and Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston suggests that improvements in air quality over the past decade have resulted in fewer cases of ear...
A type of antibiotic that can cause hearing loss in people has been found to paradoxically protect the ears when given in extended low doses in very young mice. The surprise...
West Palm Beach, FL - February 23, 2010 - All of the more than 180 HearUSA (Amex:EAR) company-owned hearing care centers will be offering free hearing-loss...
With Heart Health Comes Hearing Health ROCKVILLE, MD ? February 3, 2010Â - New research published in a recent edition of the American Journal of Audiology, a journal...
Wearing a crash helmet is essential to a motorcyclist's safety, but could it actually be harming their health and affecting their riding? That is what academics from the...
A hearing test is a simple, quick, non-invasive test to determine if you have hearing loss. Based on your hearing test results and the audiogram the hearing professional will make treatment recommendations such as hearing aids.
Reston, VA - Feb. 12, 2010 Audiologists everywhere cheered when Drew Brees, the quarterback of the Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints, set an example...
GAITHERSBURG, MD - January 19, 2010 - GenVec, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNVC) today announced that the company has entered into a research collaboration and...
While a good workout is good for everything from muscle tone and balance to weight control and improved heart and lung function, for those who plug in when they pump up, they might be pumping up hearing damage and hearing loss.
Cardiovascular disease is one of the many known causes of hearing loss. New research reports that a healthy cardiovascular system helps to prevent hearing loss, particularly among older adults.
Madison, Wisconsin - Despite dire predictions about listening to loud music, members of the rock 'n' roll generation are aging with much better hearing than their parents had at...
February 2, 2009 - Plymouth, Minnesota - Today represents a milestone for the uHear application as it surpasses the quarter of a million download mark. uHear,...
A recent study has revealed the prevalence of hearing loss among baby boomers may not be as high as expected. However it is estimated by 2030 nearly 50 million baby boomers will acquire hearing loss.
