A new MIT study analyzed how modern deep neural networks compare to the human auditory system when processing sounds.

The researchers looked at 23 different computational models that had been trained on auditory tasks like speech and sound ...

An audiogram is a graph that represents the results of a hearing test. It shows you the softest sounds you can hear at different sound frequencies. Hearing test results plotted on audiograms indicate the type, degree, and pattern of hearing loss.

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Imagine drifting off to sleep, only to be greeted by soothing whispers that relax your mind and slow your heart rate, leading to deeper, more restorative sleep. Sounds fantastical? It's not.

A new study reveals that even in the depths of sleep, ...

New research reveals a significantly higher rate of hearing loss in children and adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) and sickle cell traits (SCT). The results ...

Yale researchers are investigating a surprising connection: hearing loss may precede dementia symptoms by 5-10 years and serve as an early warning sign

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You may want to think twice before indulging in binge-watching your favorite TV shows or streaming series. New research shows that watching too much television increases the risk of dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and depression.

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Fifteen percent of Americans—around 50 million people—experience tinnitus or ringing in the ears.

• For 2-5 million, the symptoms are severe enough to diminish their quality of life significantly.
• Stress is the #1 factor determining ...

A unique AI model, trained on one child's perspective, offers revolutionary insights into how babies learn a language, paving the way for more intelligent AI and a deeper understanding of human development.

The model, Child’s View for Contrastive ...

A groundbreaking gene therapy trial in France offers hope for treating a specific form of childhood deafness. The clinical trial, which just received approval in France, will assess the safety and efficacy of a new gene therapy drug in children aged ...