Health
Apple will sell AirPods with hearing aids built in
The latest AirPods from Apple will come with built-in hearing aids, the company announced Monday.
10 hours ago
0
1
News tagged with noise pollution
Cardiology
Study finds blood pressure levels impacted by chronic occupational noise exposure
Noise exposure is a known occupational hazard in some jobs, particularly for hearing loss, physical and psychological stress, and reduced concentration. A new study presented at the ACC Asia 2024 conference found in adult ...
Aug 15, 2024
0
0
Medications
Understaffed nursing homes more likely to overuse antipsychotics as 'chemical restraints,' study finds
Nursing homes in disadvantaged communities are more likely to overmedicate residents with antipsychotics, especially homes that are understaffed, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Apr 24, 2024
1
16
Health
City living can pose developmental risks
It is expected that by 2030, more than 60% of the world's population will live in urban areas. New research highlights the wide range of urban exposures during early childhood, from air and noise pollution to overcrowding ...
Dec 21, 2023
0
1
Health
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 ...
Dec 4, 2023
0
0
Health
Experts present detailed evidence on the impact of environmental issues on cardiovascular health
There is already robust evidence that people living with cardiovascular disease are disproportionately affected by poor air quality and extreme temperatures, in large part due to climate change, the greatest threat to human ...
Sep 13, 2023
0
7
Genetics
Study pinpoints why some adults develop hearing problems
A new study led by Yale School of Medicine scientists has pinpointed why some adults—by some estimates, at least 50% of the population after 75 years of age—develop hearing problems.
May 16, 2023
0
9
Health
Study links air pollution, heat, carbon dioxide, and noise to reduced sleep
Air pollution, a warm bedroom, and high levels of carbon dioxide and ambient noise may all adversely affect our ability to get a good night's sleep, suggests a study from researchers with the Perelman School of Medicine at ...
Apr 18, 2023
0
22
Health
Road noise can make your blood pressure rise, literally
If you live near a busy road, you might feel like the constant sound of roaring engines, honking horns and wailing sirens makes your blood pressure rise. Now a new study published today in JACC Advances confirms it can do ...
Mar 22, 2023
0
29
Health
Lack of sleep will catch up to you in more ways than one, say experts
Experts from Harvard, Columbia University, the University of Miami, and the University of Massachusetts detailed the health implications of sleep in a conversation with CNN health reporter Jacqueline Howard on Thursday at ...
Feb 20, 2023
0
4
