Hearing loss is something that we as a society accept as being a part of aging and prevalent among the older population. Some even question if it’s even worth trying to do anything to protect our hearing from loud noises. However, it turns out that the...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published a warning on the Safety and Health Information Bulletin about chemical ototoxicants and their effect on hearing. According to OSHA, these ototoxic chemicals could cause hearing loss or loss of balance regardless of noise exposure. These substances...
Over the past two decades, researchers have learned more about hearing loss and it’s profound impact on older people; it can lead to anxiety, restricted activity, and has been closely associated with cognitive decline and even dementia. A team of Japanese researchers at the University of...
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), half of people aged 12 to 35, or 1.1 billion young people are at risk of hearing loss due to prolonged and excessive exposure to loud sounds, including the music they listen...