Category Archives: Hearing Health

Hyperacusis is an increased sensitivity to ordinary sounds which can cause significant distress to one’s day-to-day life. Hyperacusis can vary greatly. For example, some patients may find loud noises intolerable, while others develop a fear of certain noises. Some may even experience pain in response to hearing certain noises. Hyperacusis can affect anyone, but it ...click here to read more

To many of us, earwax may seem pretty gross. Basically, we just want to get rid of it to avoid plugged ears or minor hearing loss. But did you know that your earwax could be giving you some insight about your health? Next time you clean your ears, you may want to pay closer attention ...click here to read more

Tinnitus is a condition that causes constant ringing, buzzing, and humming in the ears even in the absence of an external sound. Finding the exact cause might be difficult, but there are many home remedies for tinnitus (ringing in ear) management. The symptoms can go on and on, negatively impacting one’s quality of life, hindering ...click here to read more

Magnetic therapy treatment may significantly improve tinnitus symptoms. Already being used for patients with depression, transcranial magnetic therapy (TMT) may also benefit those with tinnitus. Researcher Dr. Murali Rao said, “Tinnitus could be for a number of reasons. Once all has been done to rule out the common causes of tinnitus, such as blood vessel ...click here to read more

Hearing loss risk can be eliminated with a new version of a common antibiotic, according to the new study conducted on mice. Aminoglycosides are commonly used as a lifesaving treatment for many serious diseases. But the effectiveness of this class of antibiotics comes with a price, which is a high risk of hearing loss. It ...click here to read more

If you were too busy watching the Olympics this week, you may have missed some of our news articles . No worries, we present our top articles again in our weekly health news roundup. This week, we discuss diverticulitis, HDL cholesterol, age-related macular degeneration, diverticulosis, and night blindness. Diverticulitis signs, symptoms, and complications Diverticulitis is a condition onset ...click here to read more

Hearing loss risk is increased in active and passive smokers. The study suggests that reducing smoking or even avoiding passive smoking can help lower the risk of hearing loss. The research found that smokers have a 15.1 percent higher risk of experiencing hearing loss, compared to non-smokers. Passive smoking was found to increase the risk ...click here to read more

Conductive hearing loss, one of the two main types of hearing loss, is brought on by the problem in the middle ear – eardrum or ossicles. The other type is sensorineural hearing loss, which is due to the damage in the inner ear. In some cases, a person may experience both types, which is considered ...click here to read more

Hearing impairment is linked to diabetes, and studies recommend hearing testing for type 2 diabetes management. The research found compelling evidence that diabetes can damage the auditory system, and that doctors should recommend regular hearing tests for their diabetic patients. Researcher Elizabeth Helzner said, “An association between diabetes and hearing impairment in human subjects has ...click here to read more

Presbycusis (age-related hearing loss) genetic biomarker has been identified by researchers. The research findings offer a breakthrough for better understanding the condition and a possible prevention. Presbycusis affects an estimated 30 million Americans and greatly impacts patient’s quality of life. Over the nine-year study, researchers from the University of South Florida’s Global Center of Hearing ...click here to read more

The ability to hear has a lot to do with inner ear circulation. Blood circulation supports bodily functions and supplies organs and body parts with essential nutrients to function correctly. Poor inner ear circulation may result in hearing problems, dizziness, and even Meniere’s disease. Therefore, maintaining healthy blood circulation – in the inner ear and ...click here to read more

Hearing loss in elderly is linked to brain atrophy, according to the study findings. The researchers detected accelerating gray matter atrophy in auditory areas of the brain in patients with mild hearing loss. Declining hearing ability also meant an increase in the listening effort in seniors for more effective speech comprehension. Lead author Dr. Jonathon ...click here to read more

Vertigo is a common symptom in Meniere’s disease. It is the sensation of dizziness or spinning. A person may feel as if the room they are in is moving when, in fact, it is not. Meniere’s disease is a condition that affects the middle ear and is most common in those aged 40 to 60 ...click here to read more

Tinnitus (ringing in the ear) may occur after head, neck, and brain injuries. Over one in 10 cases of tinnitus result from a head or neck injury. To make matters worse, injury-related tinnitus is often more severe and unpleasant. The study was conducted by the Oregon Health and Service University Tinnitus Clinic, involving 2,400 patients who ...click here to read more