When we cannot hear our own speech, even temporarily, ability to speak is impaired
A McGill University study has shown that hearing plays a crucial role in how people coordinate and control speech movements in real-time.
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Nervous System Diseases: News and Research on Hearing Disorders
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Hearing loss can raise risks for cognitive decline, study shows
A new, large study from France underscores the link between adult hearing loss and dementia.
Oct 4, 2024
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Endolymphatic hydrops tied to hearing loss severity in Meniere disease
For patients with bilateral Meniere disease (MD), features of endolymphatic hydrops correlate with the severity of hearing loss and staging of MD, according to a study published online Sept. 16 in Head & Face Medicine.
Oct 3, 2024
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Study finds health disparities in preterm births in England
Preterm birth rates are lower than the national average for white women and higher for Black and Asian women, and women living in the most deprived areas, according to a new University of Bristol-led study published in BMC ...
Sep 23, 2024
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Apple will sell AirPods with hearing aids built in
The latest AirPods from Apple will come with built-in hearing aids, the company announced Monday.
Sep 10, 2024
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Study of older patients suggests 1 in 5 cases of dementia may be attributable to vision impairment
Prior research has found that there may be a connection between hearing loss in aging people and the onset of dementia. In a new study, a team of health care researchers and geriatric specialists affiliated with Johns Hopkins ...
Cochlear implant users reveal basic approaches for how people recognize words
University of Iowa researchers have defined how people recognize words. In a new study with people who use cochlear implants to hear, the researchers identified three main approaches that people with or without hearing impairment ...
Aug 29, 2024
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Tips from an audiologist about hearing loss for patients and medical providers
The red flag signs of a hearing-related issue that requires medical attention include sudden hearing loss, or hearing loss in only one ear. Such symptoms should be taken seriously and assessed by a physician, audiologist ...
Aug 27, 2024
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Lip reading activates brain regions similar to real speech, researchers show
Lip-read words can be decoded from the brain's auditory regions similarly to heard speech, according to a new University of Michigan report that looked at how vision supports verbal perception.
Aug 16, 2024
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How untreated hearing loss can result in a negative health spiral
Hearing loss is often thought of as a normal part of aging, but recent studies have shown untreated hearing loss can significantly affect overall health. Dr. Nicholas Deep, a Mayo Clinic otolaryngologist, explains how untreated ...
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