Dr. Daniel Fink tells us why he became a noise activist, what he’s learned about safe noise exposure, and what we must do to protect health.
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Listening to loud music on headphones is causing hearing loss in children
Listening to loud music on headphones is causing hearing loss in children, researchers believe. Love your kids? Take away their headphones.
More study needed on hearing loss among preschool teachers
More study needed on hearing loss among preschool teachers. If the study holds up, says Dr. Bronzaft, school design must focus on acoustics.
Hearing-related problems are common among preschool teachers
Hearing-related problems are common among preschool teachers, a Swedish study finds—screaming children are an occupational hazard.
Noise is bad for children
The World Health Organization has known for over a decade that noise adversely affects children’s health. So why haven’t we done anything to protect them?
Big decreases in smoking and soda consumption. Is noise next?
There have been big decreases in smoking and soda consumption. Is noise next? Educating the public about the dangers of loud noise will prevent hearing loss.
How I became a noise activist
Excerpt: Dr. Daniel Fink tells us why he became a noise activist, what he’s learned about safe noise exposure, and what we must do to protect health.
Indoor cycling classes are bad for your ears
Indoor cycling classes are bad for your ears. While the general public is at risk, the instructors are at high risk. Where’s OSHA?
Preventing hearing loss in music students
Click here to learn what audiologists at Duke University are doing to help prevent hearing loss in music students.