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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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms: News and Research on Tinnitus
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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.
Aug 20, 2025
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From painkillers to antibiotics: Five medicines that could harm your hearing
When we think about the side effects of medicines, we might think of nausea, fatigue or dizziness. But there's another, lesser-known risk that can have lasting—and sometimes permanent—consequences: hearing loss. A wide range ...
Jul 22, 2025
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Study shows sleeping brain remains alert to harsh, urgent sounds
During sleep, the brain must achieve a delicate balance: disconnecting from sensory input to allow restorative functions, while remaining alert enough to wake if danger arises. How does it sort through external stimuli—particularly ...
Jun 26, 2025
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Is it time to see an audiologist? Know the signs
When you think about getting your health checked, you probably think of visiting a primary care doctor or dentist. But have you ever thought about your hearing? If you've noticed changes in how you hear or experience things ...
Jun 23, 2025
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Tinnitus linked to impaired cognitive function
Individuals with versus those without tinnitus have significantly lower scores on cognitive function tests, according to a study published online May 29 in Frontiers in Neurology.
Jun 22, 2025
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Q&A: How can you avoid the deafening sounds of summer?
Summer is filled with joyful sounds—from picnics and parties to concerts and fireworks—but some can be pretty loud.
Jun 2, 2025
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New 'hidden in plain sight' facial and eye biomarkers for tinnitus severity could unlock path to testing treatments
Researchers at Mass General Brigham have identified new biomarkers for tinnitus by measuring pupil dilation and subtle facial movements that correlate with the level of distress caused by the disorder. Published in Science ...
Apr 30, 2025
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Increasing fruit, fiber, dairy and caffeine linked to lower risk of tinnitus
Increased consumption of fruit, dietary fiber, dairy products and caffeine may be associated with a reduced risk of tinnitus (ringing in the ears), suggests an analysis of the available evidence, published in the open-access ...
Mar 18, 2025
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Nerve fibers in the inner ear adjust sound levels and help compensate for hearing loss in mice, study finds
The brain may play a role in helping the ear regulate its sensitivity to sound and compensate for hearing loss by sending a signal to a structure in the inner ear known as the cochlea, according to a study that was published ...
Feb 25, 2025
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