News on Hearing Loss Research

New research shows exposure to lead and cadmium could contribute to hearing problems.

Researchers seek to develop genetic hearing test for newborns.

A number of accommodations are available for physicians and other health providers with hearing impairments, such as electronic stethoscopes and closed-captioning technologies, but are these approaches making a difference?

Henry Ford Hospital study on rats shows resveratrol, a substance found in red grapes and red wine, may help protect against hearing loss.

Jerome A. Roth, PhD, professor of pharmacology and toxicology, will use a four-year, $2 million g...

An international team of researchers led by the Miller School’s Xue Zhong Liu, M.D., Ph....

Hearing loss appears to be associated with accelerated cognitive decline and cognitive impairment...

House Research Institute's national teen hearing loss prevention initiative funds study to examine temporary hearing loss from loud concerts.

Harvard Medical School scientists examine genetic mutations and the link between inherited deafness and hearing loss.

The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders donated a $2.3-million research grant to NTID to study sign language, cochlear implants and the way students learn.

New study reveals individuals suffering from tone-deafness (congenital amusia) have a harder time decoding emotions in conversation.

Research indicates that deaf individuals who use sign language are quicker and better at interpreting body language than non-users.

University of South Florida researchers have identified a gene mutation linked to age-related hearing loss.

Ida Institute to offer new seminar focused on patient-centered care and where, how or if it exists in the current society.

Harvard Medical school teams up with EPFL School of Engineering to determine cause behind hearing loss in humans.

New studies show women who take a regular amount of ibuprofen or acetaminophen are at an increased risk for hearing loss than non-regular users.

With World Alzheimer's Day just around the corner, Better Hearing Institute is encouraging Baby Boomers and Generation X members to get their hearing loss checked out.

Researchers conduct studies to determine possible link between children exposed to HIV in the womb and hearing loss.

New studies about how we hear sound could improve hearing devices designed for deaf individuals and others suffering from profound hearing loss.

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

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.

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.

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.

Researchers have found that hard of hearing children whose parents engaged them in more conversations were likely to have stronger language skills than toddlers whose parents spoke with them less.

NIH Researchers are using a hearing testing device originally designed for NASA to conduct a hearing loss study with HIV-positive patients in Tanzania.