How can a headphone manufacturer claim that headphones targeted at children—with a 85 decibel maximum—are “hearing health friendly?” It’s easy when the organizations charged with protecting the public look the other way.
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Will personal music players be the next public health disaster for young people?
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A comic book about noise? Yes!
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13-year-old proves hand dryers hurt kids’ ears
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Good advice about protecting your children’s hearing
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The best headphones for children? None!
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Noise affects children’s learning
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