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February 8, 2017

Published by Angie Aspinall at February 8, 2017

Scientists restore hair cells in mice, allowing them to hear again

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 […]

February 6, 2017

Published by Angie Aspinall at February 6, 2017

How does conductive hearing loss affect the brain?

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 […]

December 26, 2016

is silence good for people with hearing loss?

Published by Angie Aspinall at December 26, 2016

Is Silence Good for People who have Hearing Loss?

What role does silence play in our lives, and our health and well-being?

November 9, 2016

Published by Angie Aspinall at November 9, 2016

Researchers Discover Gene for Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Researchers in Japan have identified a gene which causes sensorineural hearing loss. It is hoped that this breakthrough could lead to new treatments.

November 1, 2016

Published by Angie Aspinall at November 1, 2016

Aging Brains, Not Ears, May Cause Hearing Difficulties

The reason you may have to say something twice when talking to older family members at Thanksgiving dinner may not be because of their ears. New research suggests older […]

October 25, 2016

Published by Angie Aspinall at October 25, 2016

Can Hearing Loss be Detected by Blood Tests?

The results of a recent US study are leading to human clinical trials for blood tests to diagnose hearing loss and vertigo.

October 19, 2016

Published by Angie Aspinall at October 19, 2016

Study: Hearing Loss Gene Identified in Mice

Researchers have carried out an animal study that has identified a gene associated with age-related hearing loss.

October 10, 2016

Published by Angie Aspinall at October 10, 2016

Are deaf women more likely to have preterm babies?

“Women with hearing loss more likely to have preterm or low birth weight babies.” When you see a headline like this, what does it make you think? You’d be forgiven […]

September 29, 2016

Published by Angie Aspinall at September 29, 2016

Study: Gene to ‘turn off’ Tinnitus found

Researchers in Sweden have discovered a gene that may be used to prevent tinnitus, according to Science Daily. Researchers studied a ‘glutamate transporter’– a protein that removes glutamate where neural […]

September 21, 2016

Published by Angie Aspinall at September 21, 2016

Research: Children with autism, ear deficiency could benefit from hearing aids

Children with autism have an inner ear deficiency that may impact their ability to recognize speech, according to Science Daily To improve their communication prospects, researchers suggest the deficiency be […]

September 15, 2016

Published by Angie Aspinall at September 15, 2016

Study: Sea anemones may be key to repairing damaged hair cells

Cells from sea anemones may be able to help repair damaged hair cells in the inner ears of mice, according to one study.

September 12, 2016

Published by Angie Aspinall at September 12, 2016

Auditory cortex – A new study into ‘brain architecture’

A new study has found no significant difference in the auditory cortex – the part of the brain which processes sound – in hearing people and profoundly deaf people. Could […]

September 4, 2016

Published by Angie Aspinall at September 4, 2016

Study aims to understand the auditory structures in the brain

In efforts to advance the technology used in cochlear implants, researchers are working to better understand the auditory structures in the brain. By studying both high and low frequency inputs, […]

August 30, 2016

Published by Angie Aspinall at August 30, 2016

Inner ear speech and music processing – a new discovery

Have you ever wondered what’s going in your inner ear? How it works? And if, like mine, yours doesn’t work properly, what does this mean for its inner workings and […]

August 23, 2016

Published by Angie Aspinall at August 23, 2016

Single-sided deafness: A step in the right direction for finding a cure?

When I attended the emergency department of my local hospital after suffering sudden profound sensorineural deafness in my left ear, I asked for an MRI scan. I could feel something […]

August 1, 2016

Published by Jill von Büren at August 1, 2016

Study: Untreated hearing loss in elderly contributes to reduced quality of life

Elderly people with hearing loss are more likely to stay home and opt out of activities and hobbies, which can lead to a reduced quality of life, according to a […]

July 14, 2016

Study: Excercise may contribute to lower tinnitus severity

Published by Angie Aspinall at July 14, 2016

Study: Exercise may contribute to lower tinnitus severity

If you have tinnitus, you’re likely to have searched for information for a cure or a treatment – anything to alleviate it. Sadly, no miracle cure currently exists. However, last […]

July 13, 2016

Published by Jill von Büren at July 13, 2016

Study: Caffeine may worsen hearing loss

Coffee’s effect on one’s health has seen both positive and negative reviews, but one recent study is again claiming it’s drawback: it can dramatically affect the body’s ability to recover […]

June 3, 2016

Published by Editorial Staff at June 3, 2016

Study: Meaningful sounds could improve hearing health

A conversation with a loved one or hearing the laugh of a child, may play a larger role in one’s overall hearing health, according to a new study. Hearing sounds that […]

May 26, 2016

Published by Editorial Staff at May 26, 2016

Study: Ear infections less likely in breastfed babies

Infants who were breastfed directly, rather than feeding pumped milk from a bottle, were seen to be less at risk for ear infections, according to a new study by researchers […]

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