Is hearing loss becoming more common? 5 modern risk factors
The increasing prevalence of hearing loss across various age groups is a growing concern in the healthcare industry. It's no longer solely an issue for...
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Everyday noise exposure a “major public health issue”
Everyday Noise Exposure a "Major Public Health Issue": Experts call for more awareness over the impact of noise exposure – contributing to permanent hearing damage...
40% of over 50s don’t report hearing loss
A study has found that nearly 40% of those who recognised they had hearing loss did not inform a doctor or nurse. However, this can...
People say cause of tinnitus is loud noise, but few protect their ears
Tinnitus UK is calling for people to protect their ears when at work or enjoying noisy leisure activities, as new data shows 35% of people...
New nano-gel to protect from hearing loss
New nano-gel to protect children receiving chemotherapy from hearing loss: Curtin University researchers will test a new nano-gel they have created to protect children receiving...
Tracking pupil dilation could lead to better hearing loss treatment
Tracking pupil dilation could lead to better hearing loss treatment: Minute changes in the dilation of people's pupils could provide information about how hard the...
Vestibular schwannoma
Vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma) is a rare benign tumour of a vestibular portion of the vestibulo-cochlear nerve that is diagnosed from the symptoms of hearing...
Global Survey Reveals that 3/4 of Respondents Embarrassed Because of Their Hearing Loss
Denmark, 22nd May 2019 – A new survey[i] conducted in ten countries, specifically designed to study the habits of people with hearing loss, reveals how...
Protecting your ears from permanent hearing loss
The largest cause of hearing loss is age-related damage to the inner ear. The second biggest cause of hearing loss however is exposure to loud...
Guide to ear plugs
There are hundreds of different ear plugs available on the market, from simple foam versions that cost a few pennies and muffle all sounds in...
