Sound deprivation in adult mice was found to cause irreversible hearing loss. The findings were uncovered by researchers at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. The findings suggest that chronic conductive hearing loss – which can occur with reoccurring ear infections – can lead to permanent hearing loss if left untreated. To hear, sound waves move in ...click here to read more
Researchers from Institut Pasteur, Inserm, the Collège de France and Pierre & Marie Curie University, along with scientists at the University of Auvergne, have found genetic causes and mechanisms of noise-induced hearing loss. They found that the molecule pejvakin plays a vital role in the hearing system and the absence of pejvakin is responsible for ...click here to read more
An estimated 15 percent of the adult population in America reports having hearing problems and another 54 million Americans are affected by osteoporosis or low bone mass. Both statistics are important to note, but why exactly are we informing you about hearing loss and bone loss at the same time? Well, research suggests that bone ...click here to read more
Have you ever had to say, “Sorry, can you repeat that?” because you missed something that was said to you? It can be embarrassing and frustrating to always have to ask people to repeat themselves. Aging can lead to more, “I didn’t quite get that, could you say it again?” type statements, which leads us ...click here to read more
The great musician Bob Marley once said, “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” While Bob is right, if you let music hit you too hard, it can lead to a lot more than pain. Doctors worry that the steady onslaught of booming music, especially through earbuds, can damage ...click here to read more
If you are suffering from hearing loss, you might also know that hearing loss causes other problems related to social wellbeing and mental health. In spite of your hearing loss, you can still enjoy sound by using your eyes: look for the sign with a T and the outline of an ear. This is an ...click here to read more
Whether you’ve been smoking for one year, 10 years or almost your whole life, time and time again people have told you it’s bad for you. Maybe you’ve tried quitting numerous times before, but you can’t quite seem to kick the habit. There are many methods to help you quit smoking, like hypnosis, nicotine patches, ...click here to read more
It’s very rare that one condition affects only one part of the body. The body is made up of many connective systems and so when one system goes, others suffer. Case in point, hearing loss doesn’t solely affect your ability to hear. It can affect your entire body. Hearing loss, as of yet, cannot be ...click here to read more
With warmer weather comes more outdoor activities. We are no longer cooped up inside our homes. And with grand events going on outdoors, comes louder noises. Fireworks, concerts, construction sites. Although you may not think these three events have anything in common, they do: They can all contribute to your hearing loss. These events are ...click here to read more
Ladies, have your husbands or male friends ever asked you to repeat something? Men, do you find yourselves repeating, “Sorry, what?” more often? Well, when it comes down to the sexes, men are more prone to hearing loss than women. Now ladies, before you give yourself a pat on the back for your hearing ability, ...click here to read more
Buzzing, ringing and constantly asking, “Could you repeat that?” are all associated with hearing loss. It seems the older you get, the less you can actually hear. You start to raise the volume on the TV or radio and you’re always straining to hear what people are saying. You may think it’s a natural occurrence ...click here to read more
Has your hearing taken a hit from too many rock concerts in your past? Yes, those were the days… It’s no surprise that loud noises can be bad for your ears and contribute to hearing loss. But you might not know exactly how severe the damage could be. New research is now showing those loud ...click here to read more
Excess weight has been linked to numerous health problems. Now consider adding hearing loss to the list of motivators to get you exercising and eating better. Hearing loss is a problem that affects roughly 48 million adults in the U.S., a 20 percent chunk of the American population. It’s estimated that one out of every ...click here to read more
Hearing loss is a problem that affects a substantial part of the population, both young and old. As many as 36 million American adults report hearing loss to some extent, and while a vast number of them would greatly benefit from the use of a hearing aide, only 20% of the people that should wear ...click here to read more
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