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Tinnitus may stem from nerve damage not detectable on hearing tests People with tinnitus may be wrongly classed as having "normal hearing" because standard tests don't detect the condition's true cause, a new study suggests.

Hearing loss can lead to deadly falls, but hearing aids may cut the risk Falling is the top cause of injury for older adults and even mild hearing loss can increase the risk. But consistently wearing hearing aids may improve balance and prevent falls, a study finds.

Hearing aids may cut risk of cognitive decline by nearly half A large study showed that older adults with a higher risk of dementia may be able to reduce their cognitive decline risk by almost 50 percent by using hearing aids.

WHO Releases New Safe Listening Standard | The Hearing Review This can have devastating consequences for physical and mental health, education, and employment, according to WHO.

Salus Health - Diabetes and Hearing Loss – What’s the Connection? According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 34 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, and an estimated 34.5 million have some type of hearing loss. A recent study found hearing loss is twice as common in people with diabetes as it is in those who don't have the disease.

People are putting garlic in their ears. Doctor explains why it's a bad idea. Garlic has many health benefits when incorporated into a healthy diet. But it won't cure an ear infection.

Why we have two ears Why do humans have two instead of one? This is known as binaural hearing and it helps you localize sound and hear a wider range of sounds.

9 Things to Know About Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) — Hearing Health Foundation Noise-induced hearing loss is probably the biggest global public health emergency you’ve never heard of. The World Health Organization (WHO) says 1 of every 5 U.S. teens (ages 12–19) has a measurable hearing loss likely from loud noise.

COVID-19 vaccines don't cause sudden hearing loss, study finds Sudden hearing loss is not a side effect of getting a COVID-19 vaccine, according to an analysis by doctors who treated patients with the condition.

Zoom Makes ASR Captioning Free for People with Hearing Loss | Blog Thank you Zoom for recognizing our needs and for taking steps to make your platform more accessible at no additional cost.

Earbuds and Hearing Loss: What's the Connection? Discover the truth behind the connection between earbuds and noise-induced hearing loss, how loud is too loud, and more. Keep your hearing health in mind!

We, and more importantly many of our patients, have been loving the sound of these! Apparently Steve Lukather from Toto agrees:) Call our office for an updated hearing test and demo of aids.

Steve Lukather Decides on WIDEX MOMENT For world famous guitarist, Steve Lukather, it’s not just his career that relies on his hearing, it’s his life. The amazingly natural sound of WIDEX MOMENT™ ...