We explore what researchers are learning about the connections between noise, hearing loss, and our well-being.

Noise causes damage to the inner ear due to excessive exposure levels, prolonged exposure, or a combination of both. Noise-induced hearing loss is largely preventable with hearing protection and being ...

Anyone who has been to a loud concert might know that feeling of ringing ears. And some people may experience temporary or permanent hearing loss, or drastic changes in their perception of sound after ...

We can learn a lot from musicians about how to balance our love for loud music with our hearing health. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, eye care, ...

Combining magnetic properties relied on in traditional Chinese medicine with contemporary knowledge about the gut microbiome, researchers have developed a novel oral treatment to prevent and repair ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a warning on excessive noise and hearing loss in children, and how sound machines may be causing more harm than good. Millions of children are at risk for ...

Stress, inflammation, sleep disruptions and heart problems are the physical consequences of too much sound. Here are the impacts and tips for reducing the burden. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness ...

It should come as no surprise that loud noise is not good for your health. But in the most densely populated state — where the space between neighbors is constantly shrinking — it’s not just loud ...

Today’s hearing aids aren’t great at determining which sounds to amplify and which to ignore, and this often leaves users ...