Allergic rhinitis could lead to hearing impairment in children, teens
Allergic rhinitis (AR) could lead to hearing impairment in children/adolescents, according to a study published online April 9 in Frontiers in Pediatrics.
Apr 29, 2026
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Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases: News and Research on Ear Diseases
MeSH tree: C09.218
Aural symptoms common among patients with vestibular migraine, Meniere disease
Patients with vestibular migraine (VM) often have aural symptoms and these are predictive of a lower probability of symptom improvement for headache and dizziness, according to a study published online Feb. 24 in the Journal ...
Apr 22, 2026
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Serotonin spikes may worsen tinnitus by directly activating the brain's auditory circuit
The same neurotransmitter commonly leveraged to relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety also may exacerbate a vexing condition known as tinnitus, according to new research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy ...
Apr 20, 2026
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Common, treatable ear conditions are linked to higher odds of dementia; treatment may help
A recent study published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery finds that two common and treatable causes of conductive hearing loss—eardrum perforations and cholesteatoma, a type of abnormal skin growth in the middle ear—are ...
Apr 13, 2026
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Hearing loss linked to slower, less stable dual-task gait in older adults
Cognitive and physical training can help older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) maintain or improve their ability to move and think simultaneously, but hearing ability and sex influence outcomes, according to a ...
Apr 7, 2026
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Noise reduction measures beneficial for patients with Meniere Disease
For patients with Meniere disease, implementing noise reduction measures during noise-sensitive periods is associated with improved vertigo symptoms, reduced tinnitus handicap, and enhanced hearing function, according to ...
Mar 27, 2026
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Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy provides lasting benefits for tinnitus
For patients with tinnitus, internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) is associated with significant improvements during a six-year follow-up period, according to a study published online March 19 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head ...
Mar 24, 2026
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Survey finds skepticism of sign language tech among deaf community
Sign-language technology promises to "make your content available to millions" by using artificial intelligence to translate videos or even audio announcements into sign language.
Mar 21, 2026
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Hearing yourself speak helps fine-tune tongue movements
When people cannot hear their own voices, their tongue movements become less precise when they speak, according to a study from the University of Oklahoma. This finding, the first direct evidence of its kind, could help guide ...
Mar 18, 2026
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Here's why you might want to clean your headphones
Whether it's enjoying a podcast, listening to music or chatting on the phone, many of us spend hours a day using our headphones. One 2017 study of 4,185 Australians showed they used headphones on average 47–88 hours a month.
Mar 15, 2026
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