Hearing Problems & Deafness Stories
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Long-Term Ibuprofen Use Linked To Hearing Loss In Older Women
Pain relievers come with some established health risks; now, researchers add potential hearing loss to the list for long-term users. -
4 Secret Ways Your Senses Work
Our senses often work in ways we don’t realize; they go behind the scenes to produce the wonderful smells, sights, and sounds we love to experience. -
The 5 Most Common Hallucinations
These are the most common types of hallucinations that individuals may experience, from auditory to visual. -
Your Hearing Problems May Have Nothing To Do With Your Ears
A loss of hearing as we age may not be entirely due to our ears, suggests new research. -
Could You Have 'Hidden Hearing Loss'?
A new study finds that even young adults may have "hidden hearing loss," but what is the disorder, and can it be reversed? -
Zika Is Making Babies Deaf, Too
New research suggests that Zika can cause hearing loss in infected newborns. The virus has already been linked to microcephaly. -
The Pros And Cons Of Receiving A Cochlear Implant
One woman shares her story, and why she was willing to pay the price for the perception of hearing. -
Caffeine Could Make Your Temporary Hearing Loss Permanent
New study finds that a cup of coffee can lengthen the time it takes to recover from temporary noise-induced hearing loss. -
What Makes A Voice Feminine?
“Clear speech” tends to increase a listener’s sense of a talker’s femininity: study. -
These New Gloves Translate Sign Language Into Spoken English
Two undergraduate students from the University of Washington have designed gloves that translate ASL into verbal speech. -
These Are The Jobs Most Likely To Leave You Hearing-Impaired
A CDC report finds that 13 percent of people who work in noisy jobs have some degree of hearing loss, with mining and construction work especially hazardous to ear health. -
You May Want To Invest In Some Earplugs For Your Next Music Festival
A new study proves earplugs are effective in preventing hearing loss among attendees at music festivals.