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
Two undergraduate students from the University of Washington have designed gloves that translate ASL into verbal speech.
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.
A new study proves earplugs are effective in preventing hearing loss among attendees at music festivals.
We are being exposed to airborne ultrasound in public places, yet existing guidelines are insufficient to protect us.
A bevy of new tech innovations at CES 2016 are helping or will soon help manage medical conditions and disabilities.
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.
The way our brain processes sensual input may be different than previously assumed.
The loudest sounds in the world won't just hurt your ears; noise from volcanic eruptions and earthquakes can be fatal.
Older adults with hearing impairment may have a higher risk of dying than people with normal hearing, a recent study suggests.
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.
Hearing loss is under-treated yet new generation hearing aids may help to lessen depression and anxiety while also improving mental functioning.
Having a bacterial infection and taking antibiotics can have a devastating effect.