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May 3, 2024

Are noise-canceling headphones hazardous to your health? Audiology experts share warnings

Noise-canceling earbuds and headphones can be helpful when you need silence — but could they be hazardous to your health? Audiology experts offered important insights.

March 13, 2024

Fitness class too loud? What to know about protecting your hearing health

Some audiology experts are warning that the loud volume of group fitness classes can take a toll on your hearing. Here's what you should know about safe audio levels.

February 7, 2024

Ask a doctor: ‘Why are my ears ringing, and should I see a physician?’

Daniel S. Troast, a doctor of audiology, shared with Fox News Digital the symptoms, causes and myths surrounding tinnitus, as well as ways to treat and prevent this common health issue.

January 25, 2024

Hearing loss more likely to affect rural Americans and men, new study shows

A study in The Lancet Regional Health-Americas Journal says hearing loss affects 37.9 million Americans and is more common in rural areas and among men.

January 25, 2024

Children with inherited deafness hear for first time through experimental gene therapy

Gene therapy has shown promising results in restoring hearing in children with inherited deafness, according to recent studies conducted in the U.S. and China.

January 15, 2024

Ear infections in young children could lead to delayed speech for them, study finds

A University of Florida study found that early ear infections in children could have a long-term impact on speech development. The lead researcher and a pediatric otolaryngologist break down the findings.

January 9, 2024

All ears for 'sexy' hearing aids: Designers transform key devices into cool accessories

Some designers have added “bling" to hearing devices, transforming them into fashion statements instead of something to be hidden. Audiologists weigh in on the evolution of hearing aids.

December 16, 2023

Oscar-winning deaf actor Troy Kotsur's documentary reflects victory of a dad's love celebrated in Christmas

"To My Father," a powerful documentary celebrating the relationship between Oscar-winning deaf actor Troy Kotsur and his police chief dad, was released on YouTube this month.

December 14, 2023

Deaf girl finally tells Santa what she wants for Christmas after elf helps her ‘sign’ her wish list

An elf helped a deaf girl pass on her Christmas list to Santa at a recent meeting by using British Sign Language. See Holly the Elf sign with the four-year-old.

December 14, 2023

Santa's elf helps deaf four-year-old communicate her Christmas list

A four-year-old child named Emily from Goole, East Yorkshire, England, is deaf and had been unable to share her Christmas list with Santa. Holly the Elf recently helped by using British Sign Language to communicate the wish list.