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Children with total deafness regain hearing after ‘groundbreaking’ gene therapy: ‘Like a miracle’

June 5, 2024

Children with total deafness regain hearing after ‘groundbreaking’ gene therapy: ‘Like a miracle’

Five children who were born completely deaf have had their hearing loss reversed after receiving a “groundbreaking" gene therapy. Researchers and audiologists discuss what this means.

Listening to 'pink noise' could improve sleep and memory, early research shows

May 20, 2024

Listening to 'pink noise' could improve sleep and memory, early research shows

Pink noise, a soothing alternative to white noise, is gaining attention for its potential benefits in promoting relaxation and improving sleep quality.

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

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.

Health's weekend read includes solar eclipse eye safety, bird flu warnings and more

April 7, 2024

Health's weekend read includes solar eclipse eye safety, bird flu warnings and more

As you wind down your weekend and look to the week ahead, check out some of the top recent stories of the week in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out.

3 solar eclipse myths and misconceptions — and the truth behind them

April 6, 2024

3 solar eclipse myths and misconceptions — and the truth behind them

Ahead of the April 8 eclipse, Prevent Blindness, a Chicago health and safety organization dedicated to protecting sight, is encouraging eye safety by dispelling some common misconceptions.

Solar eclipse eye safety: Can staring at the sun cause blindness?

April 5, 2024

Solar eclipse eye safety: Can staring at the sun cause blindness?

Ahead of the April 8 solar eclipse, eye doctors are warning people not to look directly at the sun, which could lead to blindness and permanent eye damage.

New technology allows those who are blind to hear and feel April's total solar eclipse

March 29, 2024

New technology allows those who are blind to hear and feel April's total solar eclipse

Devices that can translate the eclipse on sound and touch devices will be available at public gatherings on April 8 when a total solar eclipse crosses North America.

Oregon toddler receives life-changing surgery to correct rare eye syndrome: ‘Sassier, more energetic’

March 28, 2024

Oregon toddler receives life-changing surgery to correct rare eye syndrome: ‘Sassier, more energetic’

An Oregon toddler underwent non-FDA approved eye surgery to help her see clearly. Her family fundraised money for months so that they could travel to Spain for the procedure.

Rare condition caused patient to see ‘demonic’ faces, says study on ‘visual disorder’

March 26, 2024

Rare condition caused patient to see ‘demonic’ faces, says study on ‘visual disorder’

For those afflicted with a rare disorder known as prosopometamorphopsia (PMO), facial features appear distorted, even "demonic," according to researchers from Dartmouth College.

Deaf lawmaker welcomed to German parliament in historic first

March 21, 2024

Deaf lawmaker welcomed to German parliament in historic first

Heike Heubach has become the first deaf lawmaker in the German parliament. She joined as a replacement for another member who took up a new role, officials say.