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Protecting your teenager from noise-induced hearing loss
Protecting your teenager from noise-induced hearing loss isn’t easy, but governments could hlep to limit their exposure to noise.
There is nothing inevitable or natural about chronic disease
There is nothing inevitable or natural about chronic disease, says Dr. Clayton Dalton. Dr. Daniel Fink agrees, adding hearing loss isn’t inevitable either.
Attention commuters: put down your earbuds!
Attention, commuters: Put down your earbuds! Researchers find that commuters risk hearing loss when they listen to loud music to mask noise.
Hearing loss is an occupational health hazard for musicians
Hearing loss is an occupational health hazard for musicians. And it doesn’t matter if they play classical music or death metal!
Bicyclists at risk of hearing loss
Bicyclists are at risk of hearing loss. Why? Wind noise, and it’s a lot louder–and damaging–than you may think.
Here’s the best mass-media article on noise-induced hearing loss
Here’s the best mass-media article on noise-induced hearing loss: Real Simple’s spectacular September issue tackles NIHL head on.
New drug may prevent hearing loss after noise exposure
A new drug may prevent hearing loss after noise exposure, but how the drug researchers determined the drug’s efficacy may be disturbing.
Audiologists warn public about summer activities
Audiologists warn summer activities could cause exposure to hazardous noise levels. We advise that you use ear protection now to avoid hearing loss later.