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Paul Simon Opens Up About Hearing Loss
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2023
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The singer Paul Simon is coping with hearing loss in his left ear, something he told an audience Sunday he’s starting to accept.
“I haven’t accepted it entirely, but I’m beginning to,” Simon told an...
Deaf Children 'Equal, Healthy and Whole,' Pediatricians' Group Affirms
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2023
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It's time for everyone to change the words we use when we talk about kids who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Omega-3s May Keep Your Hearing Sharp
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 24, 2023
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More omega-3 fatty acids in your diet might prevent hearing loss as you age, researchers report.
Low levels of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are linked to hearing loss in middle and old age, according to findings slated for presentation Monday at a me...
Hearing Aids Might Help Lower Risk for Dementia
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- April 14, 2023
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Can treating hearing loss lower your chances of developing dementia down the road?
Maybe, claims new research that found that folks who are experiencing hearing loss and don't use a hearing aid may have a higher risk of developing dementia than people who use hearin...
Loud Incubators Might Damage Preemie Babies' Hearing
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 27, 2023
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While an incubator can save the life of a premature baby, it may be contributing to hearing loss in these vulnerable infants.
A new study published March 27 in Frontiers in Pediatrics assessed the sounds in the neonatal intensive care unit, evaluating the impact...
Early Detection Is Key to Correcting Childhood Hearing Loss. Know the Signs
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 26, 2023
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Early detection of childhood hearing loss is crucial but also challenging because babies can't tell their parents or doctors exactly what's wrong.
About 2 to 3 of every 1,000 kids is born with permanent hearing loss, so most health systems test newborns within a day or t...
From a Lock of Hair, Beethoven's Genome Gives Clues to Health, Family
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 22, 2023
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Genetic analysis of Ludwig van Beethoven's hair has provided new clues into the cause of the great composer's death in 1827 — as well as evidence of a family scandal.
The analysis revealed that Beethoven suffered from a hepatitis B infection that could have contributed...
Make Efforts to Protect Your Hearing
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 3, 2023
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About 48 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss, but there are ways to preserve this important sense.
Together, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) offer some tips for protecting yourself...
Could Hearing Aids Lower Your Odds for Dementia?
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- January 17, 2023
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Could losing your hearing as you age be a harbinger of dementia?
Maybe, suggests new research that found that older people who had trouble hearing were more likely to develop dementia down the road. But there's good news with the bad: Hearing aids — which are now ...
Over a Billion Young People Could Lose Hearing Due to Earbuds, Loud Concerts
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 16, 2022
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More than a billion young people are at risk for hearing loss because of listening to loud music at concerts and using earbuds and other personal listening devices, a new study suggests.
“There is an urgent need for governments, industry, and civil society to prioritiz...
Too Often, Diabetes & Hearing Loss Go Together
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 3, 2022
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Though it's not clear how diabetes may be related to
Cheaper Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Should Be in Stores by October, FDA Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2022
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Affordable over-the-counter hearing aids will bring relief to millions of Americans suffering from hearing loss by mid-October, under a landmark proposal just announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
If a Child's Grades Falter, Consider Hearing Loss
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2022
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While some may think of hearing loss as something that happens with age, it can also happen to kids.
Parents and teachers should consider hearing loss if a child's academic performance declines or he or she develops behavioral issues, lack of focus and depression, the Am...
When Older Dogs' Hearing Fades, Risk of Dementia Rises
- By Sydney Murphy HealthDay Reporter
- August 12, 2022
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When dogs' hearing fades, their mental skills follow, new research reveals.
For the study, the researchers examined the link between hearing loss in aging dogs and dementia
Hearing Loss, Tinnitus Can Strike Cancer Survivors
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 4, 2022
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People who've had chemotherapy to treat a range of common cancers should also have a hearing test.
In a new study of 273 cancer survivors, researchers found more than half ex...
Protect Your Hearing This July 4th
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 2, 2022
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While fireworks may be bright and beautiful, they're also noisy.
And a single loud blast or explosion that lasts less than a second can cause immediate and permanent
More U.S. Women Are Retaining Their Hearing as They Age
- Cara Murez
- December 29, 2021
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Hearing loss can happen with advancing age, but fewer American women appear to be affected now than in the past.
Researchers who studied hearing loss between 2008 and 20...
Cochlear Implants a Big Help to Deaf Children With Autism
- Cara Murez
- December 29, 2021
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Having autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can make communication a challenge, and some of these children are also deaf, making social interactions even more daunting.
But new research suggests that cochlear implants can go a long way toward helping these kids understand spee...
Could Cochlear Implants Cause Harm to Hearing Over Time?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- December 8, 2021
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People who get cochlear implants to treat severe hearing loss may develop new bone growth in the ear -- and it may lessen any hearing they have left, a new study hints.
The researchers found that among 100-plus adults with cochlear implants, two-thirds showed evidence of...
Black Americans Less Likely to Lose Hearing as They Age
- Robert Preidt
- December 3, 2021
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Older Black Americans are much more likely to have good hearing than white Americans, and the difference is especially notable among men, a new study shows.
“We found that among males, non-Hispanic Black Americans have a prevalence of hearing loss that is similar to no...
Assistance Dogs Bring Big Boost to Deaf People
- Robert Preidt
- December 2, 2021
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Hearing dogs make a huge difference in deaf people's lives, a new British study shows.
The dogs are trained to alert deaf people to everyday sounds such as doorbells, human voices, baby monitors and alarm clocks, as well as safety-related sounds such as smoke and intrude...
Are Your Holiday Gifts on the 'Noisy Toy List'?
- Robert Preidt
- December 1, 2021
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Stop that racket!
A screeching rubber chicken tops this year's list of noisy toys that pose a threat to children's hearing.
The Sight & Hearing Association's annual N...
Coronavirus May Infect, Harm the Inner Ear
- Robert Preidt
- October 29, 2021
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By now, it would seem that there is almost no part of the body that the new coronavirus does not strike, but new research adds one more: COVID-19 may be able to infect the inner ear and affect hearing and balance.
There have been reports of COVID-19 patients with symptom...
FDA Eases Access to Cheaper Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 19, 2021
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Affordable over-the-counter hearing aids could soon bring relief to millions of Americans suffering from hearing loss, under a landmark proposal announced Tuesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The proposal would create a category of hearing aids that could be...
Could an App Help Kids With Severe Ear Condition Avoid Surgery?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 7, 2021
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A pair of special headphones plus a free app might help kids with hearing difficulty due to "glue ear," a new, small study suggests.
Glue ear is slang for a condition called otitis media with effusion (OME), where thick fluid builds up in the middle ear. It's very common...
Tough Choices: Chemo That Can Save Kids With Cancer Can Also Damage Hearing
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 28, 2021
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The cancer drug cisplatin can save children's lives, but often with the side effect of hearing loss. Now a new study shows that young children are especially vulnerable, and the hearing damage may begin early in the course of treatment.
The researchers said the find...
Could Cheaper, Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Finally Be Here?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 9, 2021
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Until now, folks suffering from hearing loss typically have had to fork out thousands of dollars for a device that could be adjusted only by a professional audiologist.
No wonder that only one-quarter of the nearly 29 million U.S. adults who could benefit from a hearing ...
Another Fireworks Hazard: Loss of Hearing
- July 2, 2021
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Add hearing loss to the many dangers posed by fireworks.
More than 40 million Americans have some type of hearing loss, and about 10 million of those cases can be attributed to noise, according to the American Academy of Audiology.
Noise from fireworks can reach 1...
Osteoporosis Might Also Raise a Woman's Odds for Hearing Loss
- Cara Murez
- May 26, 2021
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It's a connection most women may not be aware of, but a new study suggests osteoporosis may raise your risk of hearing loss, and the drugs often used to treat thinning bones won't lower that risk.
According to researcher Dr. Sharon Curhan, data from her team's new study ...
What Works Best to Ease Recurrent Ear Infections in Kids?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 13, 2021
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Frequent middle-ear infections are the nemesis of many parents and young children. Now a new study suggests that a common treatment -- "ear tubes" -- may not prevent future bouts.
Middle-ear infections (or acute otitis media) are second only to the common cold in creatin...
Is Your Spin Class Music Way Too Loud?
- Robert Preidt
- April 12, 2021
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Turning down the music at your fitness classes won't affect the intensity of your workout, researchers say.
It's common for fitness instructors to crank up the volume -- sometimes to levels loud enough to damage hearing -- because they think it will help students work ha...
Diminished Hearing, Vision Together Could Be Risk Factor for Dementia
- April 7, 2021
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A combination of hearing and vision loss is tied to an increased risk of mental decline and dementia, but having just one of those impairments isn't connected with a higher risk, a new South Korean study finds.
It's not clear why a diminishing of both senses, but not ju...
New Thyroid Eye Disease Treatment Could Harm Hearing
- Robert Preidt
- March 23, 2021
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The first drug approved in the United States to treat thyroid eye disease may come with an unwelcome side effect for many: A small, new study finds that up to two-thirds of patients who take the medication experience hearing problems.
Teprotumumab (Tepezza) was approved ...
Most Older Americans Need Hearing Checks, But Many Aren't Getting Them
- Robert Preidt
- March 8, 2021
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Even though research has shown that at least 50% of older adults suffer some degree of hearing loss, a new study finds that most aren't getting their hearing checked.
A national survey of more than 2,000 adults, aged 50 to 80, found that 80% said their primary care docto...
Lockdown Could Worsen Hearing Woes for U.S. Seniors
- Steven Reinberg
- September 29, 2020
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Isolation due to the pandemic and failure to get hearing aids checked has fueled anxiety, depression and more hearing loss for many seniors.
"This has been a very difficult time as senior facilities and individuals try to balance poor health outcomes related to COVID...
For Kids With Hearing Issues, Early Intervention Crucial to School Readiness
- Amy Norton
- September 28, 2020
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When babies with hearing impairments get help very early in life, they are more likely to be "kindergarten-ready" when the time comes, a new study finds.
In the United States, all states have government-funded "early intervention" programs designed to assist parents ...
Hearing Persists at End of Life, Brain Waves of Hospice Patients Show
- Robert Preidt
- August 26, 2020
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Even if they appear unresponsive, dying people may still be able to hear.
That's the takeaway from a Canadian analysis of hospice patients in Vancouver.
Researchers compared electroencephalography (EEG) data -- a measure of electrical activity in the brain ...
Telemedicine Is Here: Experts Offer Tips for Seniors
- Amy Norton
- August 10, 2020
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Virtual medical visits have been invaluable for many during the COVID-19 pandemic, but older adults may still need help managing them -- especially if they are hard of hearing.
That's according to doctors at Johns Hopkins University, in Baltimore. Writing in the Aug....
Another Side Effect of COVID-19 -- Lasting Hearing Problems?
- Steven Reinberg
- July 31, 2020
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The aftereffects of COVID-19 are numerous, and now British researchers report that many patients recovering from infection with the new coronavirus have lingering hearing problems.
For the study, 120 U.K. patients who had been hospitalized for COVID-19 took part in a...
Face Masks Making Things Tough for the Deaf
- Robert Preidt
- July 21, 2020
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As the debate over face masks continues, few may realize how the coverings make it hard for the 48 million Americans with hearing loss to communicate with others.
Masks can muffle sound, making it more difficult to understand speech and higher-pitched voices; prevent...
Masks, Video Calls: Pandemic Is Hampering Communication for Those With Hearing Problems
- Serena McNiff
- July 17, 2020
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Face masks help prevent the spread of COVID-19, but they have a huge downside for people with hearing problems: They muffle sound and prevent lip-reading.
But that's only one of several ways that pandemic-related safety precautions are making communication more chal...
More Clues to the Genes Behind Hearing Loss
- Robert Preidt
- July 16, 2020
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Dutch researchers have identified a common genetic variant as a cause of deafness, and say it could be a good target for gene therapy.
Deafness in adults is known to be inherited but, unlike childhood deafness, the genetic causes aren't clear.
To date, 118 ...
Asthma More Likely in Kids With Disabilities, Delays
- Robert Preidt
- June 19, 2020
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Children with developmental disabilities or delays have an increased risk of asthma, a new study finds.
"This research has shown that it's not just clinicians or pediatricians that should be aware that children with disabilities and delays may also have other health ...
Experts Warn of 'Sound Cannon' Hearing Loss at Protest Marches
- Steven Reinberg
- June 15, 2020
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As Americans take to the streets to protest police brutality, they may face ear-blasting "sound cannons" that can harm their hearing.
Sound cannons, or long-range acoustic devices (LRADs), were developed for the military, and now some police departments use them as w...
AHA News: Hearing Loss and the Connection to Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia
- May 6, 2020
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Sound has the power to stimulate the brain, which is why hearing loss has the potential to have a profound effect on health - especially among older adults.
About 1 in 3 people in the United States between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss, according to the Nation...
How Are Your Newborn's Ears Working? Early Hearing Test Is a Must
- Len Canter
- January 1, 2020
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When you have a baby, it seems like you visit the doctor all the time for checks on weight and length and to get needed vaccinations. But are you as aware of the guidelines regarding hearing checks for your little one?
Following them is extremely important to his or...
Ring in the New Year Without Ringing in Your Ears
- Steven Reinberg
- December 31, 2019
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Ringing in the new year shouldn't be a deafening experience, so protect your hearing, experts advise.
Loud music, fireworks, party horns, kazoos and other noisemakers can all help usher in 2020 with a blast, but can also cause ringing in your ears or even permanent ...
If a Child's Schoolwork Slips, Don't Rule Out Hearing Loss
- Robert Preidt
- September 10, 2019
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Falling school grades could be a sign of hearing loss in children, according to the American Academy of Audiology.
"A child with just minor hearing loss can be missing a significant amount of the classroom discussion," said academy president Lisa Christensen.
...
More Clues to Mysterious Illness Among Staff at U.S. Embassy in Cuba
- Amy Norton
- July 23, 2019
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Nearly three years ago, U.S. diplomats in Cuba began experiencing hearing loss, dizziness and memory problems -- in what the Trump administration attributed to an attack of unknown origin.
Now researchers say they have detected some "alterations" in the patients' bra...
Don't Let Fireworks Deafen You
- Robert Preidt
- July 4, 2019
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Fireworks are a beautiful sight to behold, but they can damage your hearing if you're not careful.
Protecting your hearing should be one of the safety precautions you take when you and your family are at fireworks displays and other events on the Fourth of July, the ...