Another drug trial to prevent noise-induced hearing loss. Great news for people who can’t avoid loud noise, but for the rest of us prevention is the better option.
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New technology may help the hard of hearing
New technology may help the hard of hearing by providing automatic captioning of live conversations on smart phones. That’s great, but preserving natural hearing is better.
A new insight into hearing
New research shows how a think layer in the cochlea helps humans pick out one voice among many. The findings could lead to better hearing aids. That’s great, but preventing hearing loss is better.
Good news for dog owners
The FDA has approved a drug that helps to calm dogs that are afraid of fireworks and other loud noises. But instead of drugging our dogs, why not mandate quiet fireworks instead?
Hearing loss associated with depression
Yet another study links hearing loss with depression. Isn’t it time the government and medical community work together to stop noise-induced hearing loss?
Is noise pollution making you fat?
Is noise pollution making you fat? Stress has been linked to obesity for many years, so why wouldn’t continuous noise from railways, roads, and aircraft be linked to obesity too?
Protect your heart, protect your hearing?
Protect your heart, protect your hearing? Dr. Daniel Fink tells us about an article that reports on a correlation between heart health and hearing loss.
WHO recommends quiet
The World Health Organization has just issued its new noise guidelines for Europe. Dr. Daniel Fink hopes the U.S. will follow Europe’s example and start dealing with noise, too.
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.