Hearing Problems & Deafness

There are two different types of hearing impairments, conductive hearing impairment and sensorineural hearing impairment. A third type is a combination of the two called mixed hearing loss. Hearing impairments are categorized by their type - conductive, sensorineural or both, by their severity, and by the age of onset. Furthermore, a hearing impairment may exist in only one ear or in both ears.

Hearing Problems & Deafness Stories

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.