Noise is causing hearing loss in traffic police in India, and more. What can be done? Katmandu banned car horns and is better off for it.
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Ringing ears is a sign of permanent damage to hearing
Ringing ears is a sign of permanent damage to hearing. So what can you do to avoid it? First, know the truth about safe decibel levels.
March 3 is World Hearing Day
March 3 is World Hearing Day. The WHO’s campaign–“Hear the Future”–draws attention to the anticipated increase in hearing loss worldwide.
Transit noise can damage your hearing
A new study shows that transit noise can make you lose your hearing. Until governments act to lower the volume, protect your ears now!
How to reduce the risk of noise-induced hearing loss
How can you reduce the risk of noise-induced hearing loss? Hear It Now has a good, comprehensive list to help you help yourself (and your kids)!
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.
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.
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.
Hearing Restoration: A Step Closer?
Hearing Restoration: A Step Closer? Perhaps, but regrowing hair cells is decades away and will be expensive. Avoiding damaging loud noise is free.