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Portable listening devices are too loud
Portable listening devices are too loud and they will damage hearing. What will it take to get regulators to protect young peoples’ hearing?
The “new secondhand smoke”
Noise is the new “secondhand smoke” and cities are starting to regulate it by going after the low hanging fruit, like helicopters and leaf blowers.
What was the loudest sound on earth?
What was the loudest sound on earth? A volcanic eruption on Krakotoa over 125 years ago cause shattered ear drums and tsunamis.
First potential biomarker for noise-induced hearing loss identified
The 1st biomarker for noise-induced hearing loss found. Great news. But you can prevent NIHL now with one simple step: avoid loud sound.
Update: A small but not insignificant noise victory
A small but not insignificant noise victory has been achieved: Google finally blocks noisy autoplay videos in Chrome.
The movie “A Quiet Place” is so quiet
“A Quiet Place” is so quiet that audience members are afraid to eat their popcorn because the deafening silence. Hear, hear!
It’s not just the noise level in restaurants but the type of noise that matters
It’s not just the noise level in restaurants but the type of noise that matters. Learn about the calculus for finding the right sound balance.
MRIs are dangerously noisy
MRIs are dangerously noisy, so if you are scheduled for one and are concerned about your hearing health, ask for ear plugs and ear muffs.
New study shows hope for hearing loss. Again.
New study shows hope for hearing loss. Again. But why wait for a cure when you can prevent hearing loss now by avoiding loud noise?
Can bananas protect against hearing loss?
Can bananas protect against hearing loss? An Australian report says the nutrients in bananas—zinc and potassium—can help protect hearing.
Hearing loss is associated with accidental injury
Hearing loss is associated with accidental injury, which is yet another reason to use ear protection to preserve your hearing.
New York City appoints a “Nightlife Mayor”
NYC mayor appoints a Nightlife Mayor to balance business needs of music venue with neighbors seeking quiet, but his choice raises eyebrows.