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

You May Be Exposed To Harmful Ultrasound In Public Places

We are being exposed to airborne ultrasound in public places, yet existing guidelines are insufficient to protect us.
The Assistive Technology That Makes It Easier To Live With Chronic Disease

A bevy of new tech innovations at CES 2016 are helping or will soon help manage medical conditions and disabilities.
We All Hear The World In Our Own Unique Way

New research has given exciting insight into how experiences can affect the way we interpret sound, suggesting that we may all hear the world differently.
No, Your Friend Looking At His Phone Isn't Quite Ignoring You

The way our brain processes sensual input may be different than previously assumed.
The World's Loudest Sounds Can Kill You

The loudest sounds in the world won't just hurt your ears; noise from volcanic eruptions and earthquakes can be fatal.
Impaired Hearing In Seniors Increases Risk Of Death

Older adults with hearing impairment may have a higher risk of dying than people with normal hearing, a recent study suggests.
The NY Yankees And A Hearing Foundation Team Up To Help Kids With Hearing Loss

By giving over 200,000 free hearing aids to those in need, the Starkey Hearing Foundation is improving the quality of life for both children and adults.
The Psychological Impact Of Losing Your Hearing

Hearing loss is under-treated yet new generation hearing aids may help to lessen depression and anxiety while also improving mental functioning.
Antibiotics Fight Deadly Infections — They May Also Make You Deaf

Having a bacterial infection and taking antibiotics can have a devastating effect.
How Auditory Illusions Trick Your Brain Into Hearing Something It's Not [VIDEO]

Auditory illusions occur when what you think you hear and what you actually hear don't match up.
Gene Therapy Research Offers New Hope For Deaf Patients

Researchers in Massachusetts have succeeded in reversing deafness in mice born with profound hearing loss and are working to replicate the results in human models.
When It Comes To Cocktail Parties, Musicians Really Know How To Mingle

A recent study has added to further evidence that musical training helps acclimate the ear to pick out speech patterns in noisy settings.

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