Tinnitus - Medical News and Research Articles

Diet may influence tinnitus risk in women

Diet may influence the risk of women developing tinnitus, according to a study published online Dec. 17 in the American Journal of Epidemiology.

Jan 5, 2026

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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.

Dec 15, 2025

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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.

Dec 15, 2025

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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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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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What to know about tinnitus and other hearing problems

Susan Bianco, an 87-year-old from Lancaster, realized she was losing her hearing when she found herself constantly asking her husband to repeat himself. She was also struggling during phone calls and social events.

Oct 31, 2025

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Tinnitus linked to cognitive impairment in older adults

In adults aged 60 years and older, tinnitus, especially severe and prolonged tinnitus, is significantly associated with cognitive impairment, according to a study published online Aug. 15 in Brain Sciences.

Sep 11, 2025

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GERD may be linked to ear disorders, including tinnitus, Meniere disease

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may be associated with an increased risk for tinnitus, Meniere disease, vestibular dysfunction, and sensorineural hearing loss, according to a study published online Aug. 20 in the Journal ...

Sep 8, 2025

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Tinnitus severity linked to mood, sleep and personality traits

How severely a person experiences tinnitus is shaped by their mood, sleep quality and even personality traits, a new study has found.

Aug 20, 2025

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Sounds serious: NYC noise pollution takes a toll

Tim Mulligan moved to central Manhattan so he could be closer to work and avoid a daily ordeal on the rattling, screeching subway, just one part of the urban noisescape that tests New Yorkers every day.