Hearing aids may help those with hearing loss live longer, finds analysis
Hearing loss affects approximately 40 million American adults, yet only one in 10 people who need hearing aids use them, research shows.
Jan 3, 2024
0
92
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms: News and Research on Hearing Loss
MeSH tree: C23.888.592.763.393.341
Patients largely support online GP consultations, study finds
Most patients felt online GP consultations were quicker, more flexible, and more efficient than traditional consulting methods, in the largest study of patient views on the topic ever carried out.
Dec 20, 2023
0
34
Noisy holiday toys are no gift to a child's hearing
Parents moaning over the noise from a new Christmas toy is a time-honored holiday tradition.
Dec 12, 2023
0
30
More ear checks needed to prevent hearing loss in remote Australia, says study
A study led by Menzies School of Health Research (Menzies) has found a large gap in ear health services provided in remote Northern Territory communities in Australia.
Dec 7, 2023
0
23
How does noise affect children?
Many parents know that loud noise can hurt a child's hearing. Very loud sounds—from fireworks or firearms, for example—can cause immediate damage. Using personal listening devices for music, videos and classes can also cause ...
Dec 4, 2023
0
43
Age-related hearing loss can lead to lower body mass index and total body fat
A new study from the University of Oulu, Finland, sheds light on the complex interactions between noise exposure, hearing loss and body constitution.
Nov 24, 2023
0
106
Hearing loss is associated with subtle changes in the brain
Hearing loss affects more than 60 percent of adults aged 70 and older in the United States and is known to be related to an increased risk of dementia. The reason for this association is not fully understood.
Nov 21, 2023
0
93
How movies use music to manipulate your memory
Around one in five American adults manage to squeeze in watching a movie on a daily basis. It's a great way to escape the daily grind and unwind with loved ones. But, what can you actually remember about last night's film?
Nov 21, 2023
0
28
Research shows General Education Development recipients have worse health outcomes than high school graduates
Research published in the International Journal of Aging and Human Development has highlighted the significant health disparities among older adults with a General Education Development (GED) certificate compared to their ...
Oct 31, 2023
0
24
Q&A: Researcher explores how musicians, teachers can prevent noise-induced hearing loss
Kris Chesky was well into his career as a musician-researcher working on music-related injuries when an audiologist colleague suggested he try out a set of custom-made musician earplugs. The audiologist fitted the earplugs ...
Oct 30, 2023
0
54
