Hearing loss in the news
City Woman is 120,000 Recipient of Cochlear Impant
Susan Grossman has become the 120,000th person since 1982, in America, to receive a cochlear implant.more
Genes may affect hearing loss
Researchers in America, France and Germany report they have identified a mutation in a gene that accounts ofr a form of hearing loss. more
Untreated hearing loss puts children at risk
Too many children with hearing loss arent getting adequate help, the Better Hearing Institute warned today. more
Sudden Hearing Loss Linked to Stroke
A study by Taiwanese researchers using medical insurance records suggests sudden loss of hearing might be an early sign of vulnerability to stroke. more
Hearing Loss Screening Mandatory for Infants
According to a new recommendation from the U.S Preventative Services Task Force, all newborn infants should be screened for congenital hearing loss that is presented at birth. more
Airport aids travellers dealing with hearing loss
A United States airport is the first to install a hearing loop system to ensure people hear airport announcements more clearly. more
Hearing loss 'feature of diabetes'
A study has shown that adults with diabetes are about twice as likely to have impaired hearing as people without the condition. more
Study finds obese smokers may face loss of hearing
A new study has found being overweight and also addicted to smoking can lead to deafness. more
Hearing loss takes its toll on relationships
Hearing loss can have a significant impact on the quality of relationships later in life. more
Recognising age-related hearing changes
Changes in hearing ability can be caused by accumulated exposure to noise, genetics, drug exposure, diet and metabolism. more
Pregnancy antibodies linked to hearing loss
Children born of mothers with elevated levels of certain antibodies have an increased risk of SNHL. more
New therapies for tinnitus
Recently developed treatment options may offer hope to tinnitus sufferers. more
iPod Ignorance
Hearing expert says MP3 player users are ignorant of safe volume levels. more
Sex hormone protects against hearing loss
A swedish study has linked the female 'sex hormone' to hearing loss. more
Hearing loss can lead to other problems in children
New research shows that even mild untreated hearing loss can lead to developmental problems. more
NT kids have high rate of hearing loss
An Alice Springs hearing expert says nearly 85% of NT Indigenous kids have some sort of hearing loss. more
Eyes can indicate hearing loss
A new study reports that eyes can provide an insight into hearing loss. more
5 Million US children affected by noise induced hearing loss
New figures from the Academy of Audiology show a generation of young people will suffer noise induced hearing loss. more
Earwax softener may cause hearing loss
Researchers at the Montreal Children's Hospital say some over the counter earwax softeners can cause sever inflamation and damage to the inner ear and eardrum. more
iPod warning over hearing loss
Australian university professor calls for warning labels on MP3 players. more
Those with untreated hearing loss earn 50% less
People with hearing loss earn less than those with normal or corrected hearing, according to a new US study. more
Wearing a hearing aid positively impacts depression: Report
The Journal of the American Academy of Audiology states people with hearing loss who wear hearing aids have a better quality of life than those who don’t. more
Many don't realise they have tinnitus
As many as 25% of people with tinnitus initially believe the noises they can hear are coming from their surroundings, such as their television sets or traffic, new research suggests. more
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