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Is there a link between NYC noise and crime?
Is there a link between NYC noise and crime? Dr. Arline Bronzaft says that noise complaints may be a sign of child abuse or drug dealing.
It’s noisy out there!
It’s noisy out there, writes Teddy Wayne, who looks around and wonders how we have become inured to the cacophony created by mobile phones.
Join us and others in measuring noise
Join us and others in measuring noise. There are plenty of options, whether you care about restaurant noise or your (sub)urban soundscape.
NY Comptroller: Noise is a serious issue in New York City
The NY Comptroller says noise is a serious issue in New York City, and he concludes that silencing excessive noise will be a major challenge.
NY representatives win funding to combat aircraft noise
NY representatives win funding to combat aircraft noise, and the FAA is directed to examine new methods of measuring aircraft noise.
Don’t believe everything you read on the internet
Don’t believe claims you read on the internet that 6 nutrients will boost your hearing. Want to protect your hearing? Avoid loud noise.
The Today Show looks at hyperacusis this Friday at 9:00 a.m.
Tune into The Today Show this Friday to see a segement on Cindy Redmond, a young girl who developed hyperacusis after a misguided attempt at teaching manners went very wrong.
Musician wins landmark case over damaged hearing
Musician wins landmark case over damaged hearing, when a UK court rules that he is entitled to compensation for his life-changing injury.
CDC: Occupational noise exposure can raise blood pressure, cholesterol levels
Noise damages more than hearing: CDC says occupational noise exposure can raise blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
The importance of sound in eating
The importance of sound in eating cannot be underestimated. Click for a fascinating discussion about the effect of sound on taste.
New Yorker writer worries about her ears–you should be worried, too
New Yorker writer Amanda Petrusich is worried about her ears–you should be worried, too, as 25% of Americans have noise-induced hearing loss.
Noise is causing hearing loss in traffic police in India
Noise is causing hearing loss in traffic police in India, and more. What can be done? Katmandu banned car horns and is better off for it.