April 10, 2017
Published by Jill von Büren at April 10, 2017

Study: Gene therapy used to restore function of inner ear hair cells

Researchers say they have successfully restored the functionality of damaged inner ear hair cells, which could pave the way for treating newborn babies with congenital hearing loss. “Researchers used a […]
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April 5, 2017
Published by Editorial Staff at April 5, 2017

Is tinnitus hereditary?

A new study shows that certain forms of tinnitus – a persistent ringing or buzzing sound in the ears – may be hereditary. Men, in particular, may be more prone […]
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March 1, 2017
scientists work to find cure for hearing loss
Published by Jill von Büren at March 1, 2017

A cure for hearing loss? Drug could be ready for testing by 2018

Researchers say they have discovered a combination of drugs that encourages the growth of new hair cells, which could pave the way for tinnitus and hearing loss therapies. The team […]
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February 13, 2017
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Published by Angie Aspinall at February 13, 2017

This is how Deaf people’s brains process visual rhythms

Deaf people's neural responses to visual rhythmic stimuli closely matched hearing subjects’ neural responses to the auditory stimuli, according to a study.
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February 9, 2017
Published by Angie Aspinall at February 9, 2017

Study: 1 in 4 adults in U.S. may have hearing loss

“Noise is the most common modifiable environmental cause of hearing loss among young and middle-aged adults, according to a new study.
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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 […]
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November 1, 2016
Does an aging brain cause hearing loss
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 […]
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September 29, 2016
tinnitus gene prevention
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 […]
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July 28, 2016
Published by Jill von Büren at July 28, 2016

Study: Risky listening habits causing tinnitus in teens

An alarming number of young people are experiencing tinnitus from being exposed to loud music.
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June 3, 2016
Meaningful sounds could improve hearing health
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 […]
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March 29, 2016
Study: Genetic hearing loss could be delayed with antioxidants
Published by Editorial Staff at March 29, 2016

Study: Antioxidants could delay genetic hearing loss

Taking vitamins and antioxidants may help prevent genetic hearing loss in children, according to new research. The researchers studied mice with a connexin 26 gene deletion – a common gene […]
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February 17, 2016
Published by Angie Aspinall at February 17, 2016

Can multi-tasking cause momentary deafness?

Have you ever been accused of having ‘selective hearing’ or ‘selective deafness’ – people saying that you can hear them when you want to, but not when you don’t? Well, […]
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January 26, 2016
hearing loss gene research
Published by Jill von Büren at January 26, 2016

Report: Top 10 hearing loss research priorities

A group of experts in the UK have developed a list of the most urgent topics that should be researched in the field.
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January 19, 2016
Published by Editorial Staff at January 19, 2016

The best way to talk about your hearing loss

People with hearing loss often talk about it in three ways: basic disclosure, nondisclosure and multipurpose disclosure.
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December 28, 2015
Published by Editorial Staff at December 28, 2015

10 Hearing Loss Stories that Defined 2015

Maybe more than any year before, 2015 was a breakthrough year for people with hearing loss.
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December 10, 2015
Published by Jill von Büren at December 10, 2015

Study: Aging Confidently May Help Your Hearing

People who feel negatively about getting older, may be damaging their hearing, according to a new study.
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