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Okay, so its not a great conversation starter but the fact is that ear wax, called cerumen by hearing health professionals, is a fact of life. Its not one of those things people…

Remember that wonder childrens book, Horton Hears a Who, by Dr. Seuss. A favorite for generations. Horton, an elephant, shows the remarkable ability to hear (but not see) the…

Its not easy climbing Mount Rainier. Just getting there is a pain so reaching base camp is a feat in itself. But you still have to climb the mountain.Thats 14,410 feet straight…

If you experience hearing loss, regardless of age, a hearing aid is going to be a part of your life, that is if you want to enjoy life to the fullestand who doesnt? Today,...

Yes, indeed, chestnuts are roasting on an open fire and sure, enough, thats Jack Frost nipping at your nose. It can only mean one thing: the holidays are here. And one of the…

When you hear the word nausea you probably think of that sick queasy feeling induced by motion sickness or other causes. The last thing that jumps to mind is that nausea can…

In the Congressional House of Representatives its called H.R. 2329. The Senates version of the bill is called S.1410. Collectively, the two bills comprise the Hearing Aid…

Can you imagine not hearing the chirping of the birds, voices of your loved ones, or your favorite songs? How would you feel if you could not hear any sounds that connect you t…

In the midst of hunting seasons around the country, it seemed appropriate to take a look at what the boom hunters and other shooting enthusiasts enjoy so much is doing to their…

As many as 17% of us have experienced tinnitus. Ringing in the ears, unexplained noises that only you can hear. You hear it, or feel it in your head, even though theres no real…

Bernafon is well-known for the quality of its Swiss-made hearing devices devices known worldwide to deliver quality sound, high functionality and ease of use. Now, with introd…

Mary is a manager at a car rental agency. One day, because she had hearing loss, she didnt hear an approaching car and was not able to get out of its way in time. Luckily, she…

Theres a lot scientists don't know about the human brain. Many of its processes and capabilities remain a mystery. But a recent study reported July, 2007 in the Journal of…

Holy cow!It sure doesnt look like a hearing aid. Designed by Ms. Sun Kyung Sunwoo, a student at the University of Technology, Sydney, Australia, and winner of Dysons Australian…

Wearing a hearing aid is as much fun as a root canal or at least thats what most people think. Big, clunky things with lots of wires, howling feedback and constant from…

Starkey Laboratories, in conjunction with the Starkey Research Center in Berkeley, California, is a company recognized within the hearing health industry as an innovator….

Augusta (AP) — Maine children with hearing disabilities will benefit from legislation signed by Governor John Baldacci.The governor signed into law a bill that requires health…

Deidre Downs is quite a remarkable person. First, shes Miss America 2005. Thats an accomplishment. Second, she experiences hearing loss and has worn hearing aids since she in…

One of the scariest scenarios you can imagine if you suffer from hearing loss is not being able to wake up in case of a fire. That is indeed a scary thought and, unfortunately,...

An unexplained medical phenomena that has eluded doctors and scientists to this day is why millions of apparently healthy and thriving infants around the world die in their…

Based on the true story of Viet Nam vet, Richard Pimentel, Music Within shows how A man who couldnt hear, makes an entire generation listen.Central to the films plot is Richards…

Earlier this month 146 countries which in 2005 signed the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, met in Bangkok, Thailand, and decided…

With the advent of wireless, digital technology, a la Bluetooth wireless computer networks and the ever-present cell phone, designers of hearing aids have been able to make major…

The hearing aid industry is intensely competitive, in part because only 2% of the entire U.S. population wears a hearing aid. Thats not very many people, and with dozens of…

The world is on the move. Today, were all connected to the grid through cell phones, wireless laptops, Blackberry PDAs, wireless TV (the dish) and other devices that keep us…

When you look at the facts and statistics, you might be surprised:Breast cancer is the most common, life-threatening form of cancer in women.Its the number one cause of death…

What Is a Stem Cell?Stem cells are remarkable. They occur naturally in the human body. By themselves, they have no definition, or identity, i.e. they arent blood cells, nerve…

Dr. Melody Martin, Au.D, Ph.D. and owner of Martin Audiology knows a lot about hearing health and effective communication as she demonstrated during an exclusive interview with…

Talk about a cacophony of noises. Described as ringing in the ears, buzzing, whistling, humming, thumping, roaring and hissing, the sounds of tinnitus can range from mild to…

Whether you front for a rock band, filling stadiums with screaming fans, or youre first violin at the philharmonic – making music is your business. And, because your sensitive,...

Gordon E. Moore is one smart man. The co-founder of computer chip giant, Intel, made a prediction back in 1965 that computer capacity and function would double every 24 months….

Imagine this.Youre at a busy airport waiting for your rental car when the sound goes off. Not the sound of your MP3 player or the sounds of speakers announcing arrivals and…

It is probably a fair statement that millions of people around the world who suffer from hearing loss wish that modern medicine could restore their hearing. The good news is that…

Virtually all patients wearing hearing aids complain about background noise at one time or another. There is no way to completely eliminate background noise.   Remember, when you had normal hearing there were...

Basically, if you have two ears with hearing loss that could benefit from hearing aids, you need two hearing aids. It is important to realize there are no "normal" animals born with only one ear. Simply...

The term DIGITAL is used so often today, it can be confusing. When the term "digital" is used while referring to hearing aids, it generally means the hearing aid is 100% digital. In other words, the hearing...

All batteries are toxic and dangerous if swallowed. Keep all batteries (and hearing aids) away from children and pets. If anyone swallows a battery it is a medical emergency and the individual needs to see a physician...

There are many styles of hearing aids. The degree of the hearing loss, power and options requirements, manual dexterity abilities, cost factors, and cosmetic concerns are some of the factors that will determine the ...

There are many assistive listening devices available today, from sophisticated systems used in theaters and auditoriums to small personal systems.   Various kinds of assistive listening devices are listed ...

Have you been going buggy over the mating call of this years crop of cicadas? These love sick insects appear every 17 years one of natures wonders. However, the fact is years…

HealthyHearing.com is all about the latest in hearing science and technology whats hot and whats not. Our goal is to keep you up-to-speed on whats happening in this ind…

On May 9, 2007, a gathering of audiology and other medical experts gathered in Washington, D.C. to discuss the gap between hearing impaired newborns and the care infants receive…

Todays adult hearing aid wearer is active, on the go and fully engaged in life. Thanks to improvements in our overall health care, 80 is the new 60, and there are plenty of…

The same technology that powers the latest generation of popular wireless headsets is now being used to enhance the flexibility of hearing aids. The Bluetooth system may be best…

ANL stands for acceptable noise level, the sound level we can tolerate without complaint. The idea behind ANL is that many potential hearing aid wearers wont get fitted because…

The world moves pretty fast, and the world of hearing health moveswell, it moves at the speed of sound. So keeping up with the latest in hearing health news can be…

People hear in stereo. Thats why we have two ears. The ability to hear sound through two ears enables humans to pinpoint the source of a sound with incredible precision. Human…

In the simplest terms, a hearing aid is nothing more than a microphone to pick up sound and a speaker to deliver that sound to the hearing aid wearers ear. Of course, in between…

One out of three teens owns an iPod or some other MP3 music storage and playback device. Theyre the ones you see wearing ear buds – those little speakers that produce big wh…

Joe had always been an upbeat and busy person, enjoying a wide range of activities with his family and friends. Then, as he was nearing his 80s, Joes happy disposition and…