Tinnitus Explained Tinnitus is an abnormal noise in the ear experienced by nearly 36 million Americans. Altogether, more than half the population has experienced ringing or buzzing sounds in the ear. Approximately, 7 million Americans are so severely affected that...
Audiology neuroscience researcher Raymond Hull, Ph.D., of Wichita State University, analyzed the work of scientists spanning 84 years and 70 different research studies and found that cardiovascular health affects the ability to hear. Dr. Hull reports that the...
According to the National Institute of Health, approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing. A plethora of conditions has been linked to hearing loss including, social isolation, depression, mental decline, and...
A recent study found an association between hearing loss and depression among American adults. Hearing loss is an invisible handicap and one of the most common chronic conditions later in life. Over time, a hearing loss can isolate people from friends and family. The...
Itchy eyes, watery eyes, sneezing, and coughing, are all symptoms of an allergic reaction, but can a change in your ability to hear also be a symptom of an allergic reaction? The answer is yes allergies cause hearing loss in some but not all allergy sufferers. Your...