Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is becoming a growing problem, and it doesn’t affect seniors only. In fact, with the rise of portable music players, many teens are cranking up the volume, putting their hearing at risk. An estimated 15 percent of adults report some trouble hearing, and men are more likely to endure hearing problems than women. ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis can cause hearing loss due to multiple factors, according to a new study. Rheumatoid arthritis affects nearly one percent of the population, and hearing loss prevalence in rheumatoid arthritis is between 25 and 72 percent. The most common type of hearing loss in rheumatoid arthritis is sensorineural hearing loss, which includes synovial destruction ...click here to read more

It’s no surprise that loud noises can be bad for your ears and contribute to hearing loss. But you might not know exactly how severe the damage could be. New research is now showing those loud noises could be having an impact on your brain cells, too. Research from the University of Texas at Dallas ...click here to read more

Obesity has been linked to numerous health problems, including hearing loss. Hearing loss is a problem that affects roughly 48 million adults in the U.S., a 20 percent chunk of the American population. It’s estimated that one out of every three people over the age of 65 suffers from hearing loss and up to 0.3 ...click here to read more

Find yourself saying “Sorry, can you repeat that” more often? Don’t worry. You’re not alone. In fact, 25 percent of people aged 55 to 65 have some level of hearing loss, and this number doubles for those over the age of 65. Hearing loss can be caused by injury, continuous exposure to loud noises, and ...click here to read more

When our ears begin to ring, or when we find ourselves asking people to repeat what they said or speak louder, we often attribute this to age-related hearing loss. Over time, those countless years of loud noises and other ear damage can really catch up, slowly deteriorating our precious hearing. Many of us accept that ...click here to read more

Hearing loss in later life and early deafness are caused by mutation in hearing-related gene. Scientists at the Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) recently determined that a single gene is responsible for our hearing. They’ve also discovered the exact cause of deafness while suggesting new avenues for hearing therapies. Mutant gene Tmie can cause deafness, hearing ...click here to read more

As you are getting older you may find yourself saying, “What? Can you repeat that,” much more often. Although age-related hearing loss can be annoying and sometimes embarrassing, it’s not uncommon. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that nearly one-quarter of those aged 65 to 75 experience hearing loss due to age ...click here to read more

A sinus infection can cause clogged ears, ear pain and temporary hearing loss. A sinus infection is when your nasal cavities become swollen or inflamed, either due to an infection or as an allergic reaction. Ear pressure is a common symptom related to sinus infections. By relieving your sinus infection you can reduce ear pressure, ...click here to read more

Hearing loss in seniors is related to cognitive decline but can be reduced with hearing aids. Over time hearing loss can occur in seniors due to years of loud noises or even changes to the ears themselves. Much research has come out to support the evidence that hearing loss can speed up cognitive decline. One ...click here to read more

Meniere’s disease can lead to symptoms such as vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss. Eventually Meniere’s disease can progress to deafness. Meniere’s disease is a dysfunction of the endolymphatic sac in the inner ear – also known as the labyrinth. The labyrinth system consists of small fluid-filled channels that send signals to the brain. Estimates show ...click here to read more

Presbycusis – gradual hearing loss in the elderly – is one of the most common chronic health problems we face, but what might surprise some people is that it is associated with a higher risk of death. U.S. statistics indicate that about one-third of adults aged 61 to 70, and more than 80 percent of ...click here to read more

Hearing loss has many causes, from loud noises to genetics. You wouldn’t think that treating another condition could contribute to hearing loss, but it can. Previous research has pointed to over-the-counter medications as a possible cause for hearing loss and the latest study confirms these findings. Side effects are listed on every medication package, but ...click here to read more

Researchers from the University of Nottingham have identified the top priorities in regards to hearing loss – a condition that affects 10 million people in the UK alone. The top 10 research priorities to tackle mild to moderate hearing loss aim to re-focus hearing loss research to areas that can have the biggest impacts, to ...click here to read more