A new study by Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that women can decrease their risk of hearing loss by eating a healthy diet. The study is called Adherence to Healthful Dietary Patterns is Associated with Lower Risk of Hearing Loss […]
A new study by researchers at New York University found that sign language and verbal speech rely on the same part of the brain. This report, published in the journal Scientific Reports, is the first to prove this specific connection in […]
Does smoking put you at a higher risk for hearing loss? According to a study recently published in the journal Nicotine & Tobacco Research, there may be a link between smoking and hearing loss.
Researchers in American wondered why certain creatures have the natural ability to regenerate parts which have ceased to function. Lizards can grow lost limbs and even sharks grow brand new teeth sets. However, when it comes to humans, nothing like […]
“Noise is the most common modifiable environmental cause of hearing loss among young and middle-aged adults, according to a new study.
US researchers say they have successfully used gene therapy to enable mice with hearing loss to hear again. Could this signal a future cure for hearing loss? The studies show the mice, which have Usher Syndrome – a genetic disorder that […]
Have you ever had temporary hearing loss, possibly caused by an ear infection or a build-up of wax, which has affected your hearing? According to a new study, “Even short-term blockages in hearing can lead to remarkable changes in the […]
What role does silence play in our lives, and our health and well-being?
Researchers in Japan have identified a gene which causes sensorineural hearing loss. It is hoped that this breakthrough could lead to new treatments.
