Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Obesity independently linked to prevalence of tinnitus
Obesity is independently associated with an increased prevalence of tinnitus, according to a study published online Nov. 2 in Cureus.
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Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases: News and Research on Ear Diseases
MeSH tree: C09.218
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Shorter disease duration seen with eustachian tube dysfunction in Meniere disease
For patients with Meniere disease (MD), Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) is associated with shorter disease duration and more severe aural fullness symptoms, according to a study published online Dec. 3 in Clinical Otolaryngology.
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Health
Age-related hearing loss, tinnitus linked to worse quality of life
Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) and tinnitus are associated with worse physical, psychological, and social health, according to a study published online in Frontiers in Public Health.
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Many older Americans don't see themselves as disabled, survey finds
Americans may be getting older and need help doing things that were once routine, but a new survey finds only a fraction of seniors see themselves as having a disability.
Dec 12, 2025
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Neuroscience
New sound therapy could help tinnitus sufferers via their smartphones
A pioneering study has unveiled a new sound therapy that reduces the loudness of tinnitus and has the potential to be delivered online using everyday devices like smartphones.
Dec 10, 2025
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
One in eight adolescents shows signs of hearing damage by age 18
A comprehensive new study published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery reveals alarming rates of hearing loss among adolescents, with 6.2% experiencing sensorineural hearing loss and 12.9% showing signs of probable ...
Dec 1, 2025
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hyperacusis: When everything sounds too loud
For most of us, the hum of a refrigerator, the clatter of plates or a nearby conversation are just background noise. But for some, these sounds are uncomfortable, distressing or even painful. Hyperacusis, or heightened sensitivity ...
Nov 28, 2025
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Most people are happy to do their own hearing tests at home. Could it relieve pressure on the NHS?
If the NHS recommended it, would people test their own hearing at home and use self-fitting hearing aids?
Nov 23, 2025
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Staying connected: How social ties can protect aging brains
"Social frailty" is a major dementia risk. A UNSW researcher is changing how to spot and treat it early.
Nov 20, 2025
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Neuroscience
Infants born with hearing loss show disruptions in brain design, underscoring the urgency of intervention
Infants born deaf or hard of hearing show adverse changes in how their brains organize and specialize, but exposure to sound and language may help them develop more normally, according to new research.
Nov 11, 2025
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