You’re not alone if you have tinnitus (ringing in the ears): 14% of adults experience it. New research suggests what you eat might influence your risk. The study suggests a few simple dietary tweaks could offer relief.

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Chronic noise exposure is more than just an irritation—it's a serious public health threat. Constant urban sounds like traffic and loud events are linked to severe health risks, including heart attacks, diabetes, and dementia. Scientists warn that ...

With nearly 50 years of experience helping patients reconnect with sound, our audiologists have identified three essential practices for successful hearing aid use. Based on thousands of patient interactions, these insights ensure new wearers can fully ...

As we age, hearing loss creeps in—but it’s not entirely about sound volume. A new study of 2,760 people reveals a hidden hurdle: uneven hearing between ears significantly worsens speech comprehension.

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Hearing loss isn't just about struggling to hear conversations—it may significantly impact brain health. Emerging research reveals a critical link between hearing and cognitive function, suggesting potential long-term implications for mental well-being.

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Another study has found a link between hearing loss and Parkinson's disease (PD). Lancaster University researchers analyzed the health of nearly 160,000 participants in the UK.

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For every 10-decibel increase in baseline ...

UC Berkeley engineers have developed smart earbuds that detect drowsiness, potentially preventing dangerous situations like falling asleep while driving. The device monitors signs of fatigue before you doze off, providing an early warning system to ...

Do you occasionally struggle to quiet your mind when trying to fall asleep? Scientists now point to a tiny brain region—the locus coeruleus, or “blue dot”—as the hidden conductor of your sleep cycle. Understanding it could help you shut off mental ...

You might think the tiny muscles around your ears are just for wiggling—a quirky party trick inherited from ancient ancestors. But new research found these muscles spring to life when you’re trying to listen, like untangling a conversation in a noisy ...