Road traffic noise causes diabetes and hypertension, finds a new Canadian study. Dr. Daniel Fink says the findings are consistent with European studies, which recognize road noise as a health hazard.
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Harvard Medical School looks at hearing and brain health
Harvard Medical School looks at hearing and brain health in a blog post by Dr. James Maple. David Sykes recommends it as a primer on the subject.
AARP focuses on musicians and hearing loss
David Sykes writes about an AARP article that cites a German study showing working musicians are nearly 4 times more likely to suffer noise-induced hearing loss than any other profession.
Canary in a coal mine? Noise is a warning.
Canary in a coal mine? Noise is a warning, says David Sykes, and we must do what we can now to make the world a quieter place.
Noise pollution in Arizona
Dr. Daniel Fink tells us that Tuscon residents are concerned about increased noise when the Air Force stations new F-35 jets at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.
Preliminary report on the CDC’s review of noise and health
David Sykes writes about Prof. Richard Neitzel’s preliminary report on the CDC’s systematic review of the effects of noise on 11 different health conditions.
March 3rd is World Hearing Day
Each year the World Health Organization designates March 3rd as World Hearing Day. But every day should be. You only have two ears, so protect them.
NIDCD Director Tucci says hearing health is a global priority
NIDCD Director Tucci says hearing health is a global priority. She’s right, or course. So why does the NIDCD insist on promoting an occupational exposure standard as safe for the general public?
Keep your brain healthy by protecting your hearing
Jane Brody writes that you can keep your brain healthy by protecting your hearing. Dr. Fink says the evidence is clear that hearing loss significantly affects brain function.