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Dyslexia May Make It Tough to Tune Out School Noise
(11-Nov-2009)
But sitting in front of teacher or using wireless technologies might help, experts say

Testicular Cancer Survivors Face Other Ills
(28-Oct-2009)
Treatment can cause long-term neurological, circulatory problems, study finds

As Teens Plug In, Parents Fret
(08-Oct-2009)
Worries are justified, say hearing loss experts who urge prevention

Noise Hurts Men's Hearing More, Study Shows
(05-Oct-2009)
Married white guys are especially at risk for noise-induced hearing loss, research finds

Infant Head-Flattening Linked to Ear Infections
(24-Sep-2009)
Recommended back-sleeping could have downside, study suggests

Cancer Drug Shrinks Benign Tumors That Steal Hearing
(11-Sep-2009)
Avastin returned sound to young adults with acoustic neuromas

Computers Might Make Learning Lip Reading Easier
(11-Sep-2009)
Deaf and hard-of-hearing may benefit from electronic assistance, researchers say

People Still Pumping Up the Volume
(22-Jul-2009)
Most would turn music down if doctor told them to, survey finds

Drug Shows Promise in Nervous-System Tumor Treatment
(08-Jul-2009)
In small study, some patients had their hearing restored

Health Tip: Wax Buildup May Cause Hearing Loss
(03-Jul-2009)
Signs that you should visit the doctor

Cystic Fibrosis Treatment May Cause Hearing Loss
(02-Jul-2009)
Ear evaluation urged for youngsters taking common antibacterial medication

Messages Heard Better in the Right Ear
(26-Jun-2009)
Noisy nightclub experiments show a bias against left-side listening

Subway Noise May Threaten Riders' Hearing
(19-Jun-2009)
Chances of hearing loss exist for other mass transit users, too, researchers warn

Hearing Loss Tops Parents' Concern for Kids
(01-May-2009)
Damage from loud external noises puts 3 million youngsters under 18 at risk, group says

Hispanic Children More Likely to Have Hearing Loss
(03-Apr-2009)
Second study finds rare eye disease missed, mistreated among urban youngsters

Osteoporosis May Raise Risk for Vertigo
(23-Mar-2009)
Impaired calcium metabolism may be the link, researchers say

Yale Lab Discovers New Gene-Based Syndrome
(19-Mar-2009)
Mutation affects kidneys, brain and inner ear, study finds

Health Tip: Have Your Child's Hearing Checked
(16-Mar-2009)
When to see an audiologist

Musicians' Brains Tuned to Emotions in Sound
(13-Mar-2009)
Finding suggests children with language disorders may benefit from tonal training

A Pill to Prevent Hearing Loss?
(19-Feb-2009)
Early research in animals suggests it might be possible

Eye Problems, Hearing Loss May Be Linked
(17-Feb-2009)
One gene mutation accounts for bulk of cases, study finds

Aging Brain May Contribute to Some Hearing Loss
(17-Feb-2009)
Reduction in size of auditory cortex might lead to problems, study suggests

Eye Problems, Hearing Loss May Be Linked
(17-Feb-2009)
One gene mutation accounts for bulk of cases, study finds

Deaf Children Can Create Own Sign Language
(17-Feb-2009)
It evolves in ways that are similar to verbal communication, Nicaraguan study shows

Newborns Feel the Rhythm
(27-Jan-2009)
Research suggests infants can detect off beats in music

How the Ear Protects Your Hearing
(22-Jan-2009)
Research provides insight into a built-in volume-control system

Scans Show Sound-Processing Deficits in Autistic Kids
(01-Dec-2008)
Difficulty may underpin language, listening impairments found in disorder, study says

U.S. Gets a 'D' for Preterm Birth Rates
(12-Nov-2008)
March of Dimes says 18 states plus Puerto Rico and District of Columbia get failing grades

Mutant Mouse Gene Offers Clues to Hearing Loss
(31-Oct-2008)
Variant prevented ear hair cells from pumping out excess calcium, study finds

Health Tip: Have a Hearing Loss?
(14-Oct-2008)
Signs that your hearing may not be perfect

Health Tip: When Earwax Builds Up
(07-Oct-2008)
How to take care of it

MRI Detects Soft Tissue Damage Affecting Kids' Hearing
(16-Sep-2008)
Scans could improve docs' ability to diagnose location of defects, study says

Prosthetic Ears Boost Hearing After Injury
(15-Sep-2008)
Not only restores aesthetics, but also improves speech recognition

Health Tip: Adjusting to a Hearing Aid
(03-Sep-2008)
Allow time to get used to it

Hearing Loss May Be More Widespread Than Thought
(28-Jul-2008)
White, Mexican-American men at highest risk, survey shows

Memory Problems Tied to Sound Processing Disorder
(22-Jul-2008)
Inability to filter out background noise may be indicator of mild impairment, study says

Hybrid Cars Pose Risk to Blind, Visually Impaired
(21-Jul-2008)
Virtually silent engines remove key cue to safety; group seeks legislative help

All Newborns Should Have Ears Screened, Task Force Says
(18-Jul-2008)
Up to 3 of every 1,000 U.S. babies born with hearing loss, experts note

Health Tip: Protect Your Hearing
(08-Jul-2008)
Prevent hearing loss from too much noise

New Ear Tube Device Helps Treat Infections Faster
(02-Jul-2008)
Stainless steel rod reduces time of anesthesia, number of instruments inserted into canal

Sudden Hearing Loss May Portend Stroke
(26-Jun-2008)
It could foreshadow trouble by as much as 2 years, Taiwanese study suggests

Sprinters Closest to Starter's Pistol Have Edge
(26-Jun-2008)
Study says startle response sped up reactions

Sudden Hearing Loss May Portend Stroke
(26-Jun-2008)
It could foreshadow trouble by as much as 2 years, Taiwanese study suggests

Diabetes Might Help Spur Hearing Loss
(16-Jun-2008)
Study finds higher rate of impairment among diabetics

Secret to Treating Tinnitus in Vets May Be Unlocked in Zebrafish
(08-May-2008)
Researcher trying different drugs to ease condition in water creature

Health Tip: Age Affects the Senses
(12-Mar-2008)
They become less acute as you get older

Eyes a Window to Hearing Loss?
(19-Feb-2008)
Pupils dilate in reaction to sounds, might be way to spot hearing problems, study finds

Campaign Targets Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Kids
(09-Feb-2008)
Children, parents urged to turn down the volume on personal music players

Ear Wax Softener Can Affect Hearing, Study Reports
(01-Feb-2008)
In animal study, Cerumenex also caused damage to eardrum and inner ear

Neural Insights Could Bring Better Cochlear Implants
(19-Dec-2007)
Key proteins help relay sound messages to the brain, experts explain

Study Finds Cholesterol Fine-Tunes Hearing
(14-Dec-2007)
Research in rodents shows amount in outer hair cell membranes affects sound

Training, Experience Can Change How Brains Work
(05-Nov-2007)
Study comparing conductors and non-musicians shows that tuning out distractions can be learned

Health Tip: Caring For Your Hearing Aid
(04-Sep-2007)
You can help extend its life

Health Tip: Wax Can Build up in the Ear
(01-Aug-2007)
It can lead to hearing loss

Newborn Hearing Test Might Point to SIDS Risk
(31-Jul-2007)
Babies who fell victim had scored lower on the test, study found

Most U.S. Newborns Now Screened for Genetic Disease
(11-Jul-2007)
State-by-state 'report card' shows rates nearly doubled in two years

U.S. Predicts Diabetes Epidemic to Go On Unchecked
(24-Jun-2007)
As cases increase, so will accompanying health problems, experts predict

Auditory Nerve Devices May Improve on Cochlear Implants
(18-Jun-2007)
The experimental implants avoid some drawbacks seen with cochlear models, study finds

Research Debunks Treatments for Sudden Hearing Loss
(18-Jun-2007)
Canadian analysis says flaws in 'landmark' study negate use of steroids, other therapies

Auditory Nerve Devices May Improve on Cochlear Implants
(18-Jun-2007)
The experimental implants avoid some drawbacks seen with cochlear models, study finds

Research Debunks Treatments for Sudden Hearing Loss
(18-Jun-2007)
Canadian analysis says flaws in 'landmark' study negate use of steroids, other therapies

Health Tip: Turn Down the Music
(25-May-2007)
And avoid hearing loss

Babies Can Discern Languages Through Visual Cues
(24-May-2007)
Speaker's facial expressions tell the tale, study suggests

Airbag Deployment Could Cause Permanent Hearing Loss: Study
(16-Feb-2007)
17% face increased risk, especially with windows rolled down, researchers find

Time, Steroids Usually Fix Sudden Hearing Loss
(14-Feb-2007)
Study finds this condition typically clears up within a month

Health Tip: Ruptured Eardrum
(08-Feb-2007)
It could lead to hearing loss

Younger Children May Benefit From Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids
(19-Jan-2007)
Researchers saw little difference in outcomes between 3- and 7-year-olds

Waiting for Ear Tubes Won't Affect Child Development
(17-Jan-2007)
The implanted devices are often used to ease persistent fluid build-up

Folic Acid May Slow Age-Related Hearing Loss
(09-Jan-2007)
However, the benefit seen in a study isn't significant, experts say

Tinnitus Type Affects Severity, Symptoms
(18-Dec-2006)
Study found wide variance in this 'ringing in the ears'

Health Tip: Protect Your Ears
(23-Oct-2006)
Turn the volume down to prevent hearing loss

Watch the Volume on Your iPod
(20-Oct-2006)
Prolonged or loud use can lead to hearing loss, researchers warn

Hearing, Vision Loss Go Hand in Hand With Aging
(11-Oct-2006)
Australian study finds common risk factors contribute to both conditions

Health Tip: Deafness in Children
(03-Oct-2006)
Here are some common causes

Researchers Look for Vaccine to Treat Ear Infections
(26-Sep-2006)
Otitis media is No. 1 cause of childhood hearing loss

Bacterial Meningitis Puts Kids' Hearing at Risk
(19-Sep-2006)
One strain of the bug may pose a bigger threat, study shows

Hormone Therapy May Harm Hearing
(05-Sep-2006)
Progestin seems to be the culprit, study finds

Health Tip: Get Used to Your Hearing Aid
(30-Aug-2006)
Your audiologist can help

Nicotine Patch Use During Pregnancy May Put Baby at Risk
(21-Jul-2006)
In rat study, exposure to the chemical boosted odds for hearing trouble

Earlier Is Better for Cochlear Implants
(14-Jul-2006)
Improved hearing in infancy boosts child's language skills, study finds

Health Tip: Explaining Tinnitus
(04-Jul-2006)
A persistent sound in the ears

U.S. Blacks Hear Better Than Whites
(23-Jun-2006)
And women's hearing usually beats that of men, study finds

Avoid Oral Antibiotics for 'Swimmer's Ear'
(04-Jun-2006)
New guidelines stress use of medicated ear drops instead

Study Focuses on Cochlear Implant Placement
(02-Jun-2006)
Implanting in one ear, and then the other ear later, might work best

Newborn Hearing Tests Keep Kids' Language Skills on Track
(17-May-2006)
Screening spots problems early, so they can be overcome, study finds

Genes May Be Key to Hearing Loss
(16-May-2006)
A group on chromosome 3 may influence ear trouble in young and old, study finds

Health Tip: Tubes May Help Frequent Ear Infections
(03-May-2006)
A surgical alternative if other options fail

Aspirin Prevents Antibiotic-Linked Hearing Loss
(26-Apr-2006)
It could be a cheap, easy solution to a longstanding problem, experts say

Health Tip: Cochlear Implant May Help Profoundly Deaf
(14-Mar-2006)
Success depends on several factors

Pessimistic View on Aging Could Harm Hearing
(10-Mar-2006)
Elderly who view poor hearing as part of aging may not seek care, researchers say

Procedure Spares Hearing After Acoustic Neuroma
(09-Mar-2006)
Excising these benign tumors from above the ear works best, study finds

Rheumatoid Arthritis Doesn't Boost Risk for Hearing Loss
(07-Mar-2006)
Study finds no difference when compared to those without immune disorder

Turn Down the Music
(03-Feb-2006)
Expert warns that iPods, MP3 players can cause hearing loss if not used properly

Drops Better than Pills for Chronic Ear Infections
(30-Jan-2006)
More effective at drying out ears, study finds

MRI Best for Cochlear Implant Diagnosis
(16-Jan-2006)
y used CT scan, study finds

Not Music to Your Ears
(13-Jan-2006)
Cranked-up iPods could bring hearing loss, experts warn

Loud Noises Linked to Benign Tumor
(06-Jan-2006)
The higher the decibels, the greater the risk of acoustic neuroma, study finds

Healthy Aging: The 50s -- Time for Your Annual Checkup!
(29-Dec-2005)
Recommended screenings can be a lifesaver, experts say

Cochlear Implants Can Benefit the Elderly
(20-Dec-2005)
Age not a good yardstick for gauging who will benefit from the hearing devices, study finds

How Cochlear Implants Help Restore Hearing
(01-Dec-2005)
The electronic devices stimulate damaged nerves, study finds

New Cochlear Implant Surgery Safer, Less Invasive
(26-Sep-2005)
The new technique does away with need for an 'ear flap'

Concert-Bound? Take Your Earplugs
(23-Sep-2005)
Hearing loss can result, whether the music is heavy metal or pop, study finds

'Ringing in the Ear' May Respond to Alcoholism Drug
(22-Sep-2005)
But experts remain skeptical acamprosate will ease tinnitus

Test Could Help Treat Hearing Loss
(16-Sep-2005)
Screen under development spots those with autoimmune-linked trouble

Hearing Research Gets Big Boost
(12-Sep-2005)
Federal funds earmarked for three studies into age-related decline

Science Takes Note of Tone-Deafness
(09-Sep-2005)
For the first time, links between brain activity and inability to recognize pitch

Poor Hearing Can Impair Memory
(18-Aug-2005)
Brain's struggle to grasp speech comes at the expense of recall, experts say

Study: Newborn Hearing Tests Effective
(18-Aug-2005)
The screen is already mandatory in 32 states

Poor Hearing Can Impair Memory
(18-Aug-2005)
Brain's struggle to grasp speech comes at the expense of recall, experts say

Study: Newborn Hearing Tests Effective
(18-Aug-2005)
The screen is already mandatory in 32 states

Delayed Ear Tube Surgery Doesn't Delay Development
(10-Aug-2005)
Speech, language unaffected by the timing of procedure in healthy kids, study finds

Free Guide Helps Parents Spot Kid's Hearing Loss
(17-Jul-2005)
Experts estimate over a million pediatric cases go untreated in U.S.

Shhh! Baby's Learning
(14-Jul-2005)
Background noise slows infant's language acquisition, study finds

Health Tip: Are You Hearing Properly?
(28-JUN-2005)
Signs that you may need a hearing check

Health Tip: Turn Down the Volume
(22-JUN-2005)
Loud noise could damage your hearing

Ear Infection Vaccine Effort Underway
(16-JUN-2005)
Human trials expected within a year, organizers say

Language May Not Be Needed for 'Number Sense'
(10-JUN-2005)
Monkeys correctly matched up numerous sounds with same amount of objects

Microbe 'Biofilms' Cause Ear Infection
(03-JUN-2005)
The finding could lead to more effective treatments, experts say

Airplane Noise Hurts Kids' Reading and Memory
(02-JUN-2005)
Those exposed to constant airplane noise showed delayed reading abilities

Was Ear Disorder's Link to Pregnancy a Nazi Plot?
(20-MAY-2005)
Researcher disproves age-old medical assumption with new findings

CDC Declares End to U.S. Rubella Threat
(16-MAY-2005)
The virus was once a major cause of birth defects and deafness

Health Tip: Losing Your Hearing
(10-MAY-2005)
Know the warning signs

Ear Tube Surgery Doesn't Harm Kids' Hearing
(21-APR-2005)
Procedures showed positive results 14 years later, study says

Health Tip: Ringing in the Ears
(07-APR-2005)
What you can do about it

MTV Generation Not Attuned to Hearing Loss
(04-APR-2005)
Nearly two-thirds say ears are ringing as they leave rock concerts

Repeat Tests Help Spot Newborn Hearing Loss
(24-FEB-2005)
But many states only require one screen, experts note

Gene Therapy Restores Hearing to Deaf Guinea Pigs
(14-FEB-2005)
Finding could lead to new treatments for human deafness, researchers say

Researchers Root Out Hearing Loss Gene
(13-JAN-2005)
Mouse study finding could lead to hearing-restoration treatments for humans

Motorcycle Noise Poses Hearing Risk
(08-DEC-2004)
At full throttle, engines produce same decibel levels as rock concert, chainsaw

Smoking May Not Harm Hearing
(17-NOV-2004)
The findings run counter to previous research

Health Tip: This Sounds Scary
(02-NOV-2004)
A rare condition called 'exploding head syndrome'

Some Immigrant Mothers Need Child-Development Education
(01-NOV-2004)
Could help with speech, hearing problems, experts say

Scientists Find Molecular Key to Hearing
(13-OCT-2004)
Say it's the final link to understanding mysterious sense

Health Tip: Turn the Sound Down!
(28-SEP-2004)
Loud noise may lead to hearing loss

Kids Give Language Its Shape
(16-SEP-2004)
Study of deaf Nicaraguan children found they refined sign language

Ears Work in Stereo Before Brain Does
(09-SEP-2004)
They respond differently to certain stimuli, baby study says

Health Tip: Ringing in the Ears
(02-SEP-2004)
You can prevent tinnitus

Pitch Is Key in Finding Source of Sounds
(04-AUG-2004)
Brain uses different methods to locate origin of noise

Early Blindness Sharpens Sense of Sound
(14-JUL-2004)
Brain compensate when vision loss occurs before age 2