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Johns Hopkins study suggests hearing loss may increase risk of falls by threefold. Elderly people suffering from hearing loss especially affected.

Rochester Institute of Technology's National Technical Institute for the Deaf to hold three summer camps for deaf youth focused on science, technology, business and art.

Dr. Paul Teal with the School of Engineering and Computer Science is conducting an investigation whether new technologies can be used to more accurately and easily test for hearing loss.

National Association of the Deaf accepting applications for Nancy J. Block scholarship. NAD offers a variety of summer internships to students.

Henry Ford Hospital conducts study involving what effects right and left brain have on how people hear and their cell phone preferences.

Hearing Loss Association of America records high marks at congressional briefing. Nine other organizations helped sponsor the campaign and the groups discussed hearing loss, hearing aids and veteran affairs.

Yale scientists make breakthrough in study of hereditary deafness and possibly other hearing disorders. Research into mitochondria deformities continues.

The Oticon Foundation announces plans to invest in wind farm. Company hopes to conserve energy by going green.

John Hopkins study reveals more than 20 million people are suffering from untreated hearing loss. Experts believe a large part of this is due to the associated costs of hearing aids and lack of insurance coverage.

Newly-launched EarCommunity.com provides resource and support for families and individuals suffering from Microtia and Aural Atresia.

Study finds inflammation of the cochlea is linked to hearing loss in people with NOMID.

The Listening Center at Johns Hopkins and The River School are pleased to announce the 12th International Conference on Cochlear Implants and Other Implantable Auditory Technologies.

Sainte-Justine University Hospital Centre practices revolutionary new surgery to help repair perforated or ruptured eardrums.

Unitron gets high marks from employees for corporate and social responsibility.

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."

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will launch hotline TSA Cares to assist travelers with disabilities for information regarding airport screening policies.

House Research Institute provides five tips to keep your hearing healthy in 2012, particularly those in the music industry

ReSound donates hearing aids to Guatemalan children through the Audiology Outreach in Guatemala Program.

Starkey Hearing Technologies announces three new custom wireless styles.

Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit conducts study finding link between diabetes and hearing loss in women.

Study shows children see increase in quality of life after receiving bilateral cochlear implants

Study shows low cochlear implant failure, re-implantation rate in children.

Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital to conduct first FDA-approved sensorineural hearing loss treatment using stem cells.

Oticon collaborates with American Heart Association to promote heart and hearing health awareness campaign.

Researchers have identified a gene involved in development of outer hair cells in the inner ear, leading to new hope for a cure for hereditary hearing loss.