22 December 2014 Hearing aids help children with mild hearing loss Even children suffering from a mild hearing loss can improve their speech and language skills by wearing hearing aids, a study shows. Read more
15 December 2014 Poor hearing, poor health for Swedes Compared to those with normal hearing, twice as many of those with hearing loss experience poor health and early retirement. Read more
08 December 2014 A step closer to silencing tinnitus Tinnitus may be eliminated by blocking the signals between the ear and the brain, an Australian study suggests. Read more
02 December 2014 Sleeping machines can damage the hearing of infants Sleeping machines may help babies sleep more soundly, but they may also damage the hearing of the infant, a group of researchers warns. Read more
25 November 2014 Vitamin supplement slows hearing loss after antibiotics A vitamin supplement may provide protection against hearing loss that sometimes occurs after antibiotic treatment, a study suggests. Read more
19 November 2014 More and more Swedes use hearing aids More Swedes than ever use hearing aids. But still only one in three with hearing loss uses a hearing aid. Read more
14 November 2014 Short term work noise, permanent damage Metal workers in Denmark identify noise as one of the major problems related to their work. Just few years of working in a noisy environment can reduce your hearing, the Danish Industry Association assess. Read more
10 November 2014 Bilateral cochlear implants give the best language development Children with bilateral cochlear implants are found to have better language and vocabulary skills than children with unilateral cochlear implants, a study shows. Read more
03 November 2014 4-6 cups of coffee per day may reduce tinnitus American study finds a connection between intake of caffeine and the rate of tinnitus. Read more
27 October 2014 Parkinson’s disease may also result in hearing loss Hearing loss has been found to be almost twice as likely to affect elderly people with Parkinson’s disease. Read more
20 October 2014 High rate of hearing loss among professional musicians Professional musicians are almost four times more likely to develop noise induced hearing loss than the general public, a study suggests. Read more
13 October 2014 17% of all Swedes now have a hearing loss In the last 25 years, the proportion of people with hearing loss in Sweden has increased by 50%. Read more
10 October 2014 Hearing loss and noise in the workplace can be a dangerous cocktail A study has found an increased risk of workplace injuries among people with hearing loss who work in extremely noisy environments. Read more
06 October 2014 Kiss star was born with hearing condition The front man in the rock band Kiss has never been able to hear well but it has not stopped his musical career. Read more
29 September 2014 Parental survey shows barriers for children with hearing loss and families A study shows how children with hearing loss and their families face barriers when receiving the services and care they need. Read more
23 September 2014 Noise-induced hearing loss mechanism discovered A research group in the United States has uncovered the secret of how noise exposure damages our inner ears. Read more
18 September 2014 Wireless connectivity will turn hearing aids into multipurpose devices A new global Bluetooth standard will connect hearing aids with a variety of mobile devices. Read more
17 September 2014 Nearly £25 billion were lost in the UK in 2013 due to hearing loss The social costs of hearing loss in the UK will increase by 56% to around £39 billion in 2031 due to unemployment, a report shows. The commission on hearing loss in the UK used and confirmed the method used by hear-it AISBL in its European report from 2006. Read more
15 September 2014 Insufficient newborn hearing screening in Canadian provinces The majority of provinces and territories in Canada lack adequate programs to screen newborn babies for hearing loss and monitor children for potential hearing issues, a study shows. Read more
10 September 2014 Loud sound exposure can affect auditory signals Being exposed to loud sounds can affect how the auditory signals in your brain are transmitted, increasing the risk of hearing loss. Read more
03 September 2014 Staying in darkness could improve hearing Research suggests that when we can’t see, our hearing improves. Read more
28 August 2014 Hearing loss may lead to depression Hearing loss is associated with depression, especially among women and people under the age of 70, a study has found. Read more
22 August 2014 One-in-five in Cyprus show signs of hearing loss A survey shows that up to 20.6 % of the population of Cyprus exhibit signs of hearing loss. Read more
18 August 2014 Smoking during pregnancy tied to hearing loss in teens Children exposed to second hand smoke in the womb may be at a higher risk of hearing loss, a study says. Read more
11 August 2014 Medical instructions fall on deaf ears More than one-in-five seniors experience difficulties when visiting their family doctor due to their hearing loss, an Australian study shows. Read more
04 August 2014 Costa Rican bats use natural hearing aids Leaves rolled-up as ‘ear trumpets’ used by bats to amplify sound, a study shows. Read more
29 July 2014 Genetic mutation tied to hearing loss in early-twenties A genetic mutation has been discovered to cause the destruction of inner ear hearing cells and lead to hearing loss for people in their early twenties. Read more
22 July 2014 New Zealanders go deaf for a day on August 1st Corporate and community leaders in New Zealand have been challenged to experience being deaf for one day, to raise awareness of the importance of noise-induced hearing loss prevention. Read more
14 July 2014 Specific gene may preserve hearing A gene preserving hearing in mice may be extended to humans in the future, according to a study. Read more
09 July 2014 Chickens possess the ability to restore their hearing Chickens have been discovered to have the ability to restore their hearing after experiencing hearing loss. Read more
07 July 2014 Are you sensitive to sounds? If you are sensitive to sounds, you can help to increase the understanding of sound sensitivity conditions by participating in an anonymous online survey. Read more
04 July 2014 Two years of workplace noise enough to damage your hearing Two years’ exposure to noise in the workplace can lead to clear signs of hearing loss among workers, an Iranian study shows. Read more
30 June 2014 Fireworks can lead to hearing loss If you are planning to celebrate the 4th of July in the U.S. by shooting off fireworks or perhaps watching a fireworks display on the 14th of July in France, be aware of your hearing! Read more
24 June 2014 Nearly 30 Million Brazilians suffer from hearing problems Hearing problems like tinnitus and deafness will only increase in Brazil, according to studies. Read more
20 June 2014 Type 2 diabetics more inclined to hearing loss Moderate hearing loss is more common in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a study. Read more
11 June 2014 Young people in Singapore risk noised-induced hearing loss One in six students in Singapore risk noise-induced hearing loss because of their music habits, a study shows. Read more
03 June 2014 Hearing loss can affect the personality of seniors Hearing loss has been discovered to have a deep impact on the personality and social life of the elderly, a Swedish study reveals. Read more
28 May 2014 Mobile app used to monitor Ménière's Disease A mobile app helps researchers to achieve a better understanding of Ménière's disease. Read more
23 May 2014 Hand dryers can blow away your hearing Extreme noise levels from hand dryers may lead to hearing loss, research shows. Read more
19 May 2014 Undergraduate students with hearing loss face five major barriers during their education American undergraduate students suffering from hearing loss or deafness are faced with major barriers while trying to take an education, a study shows. Read more
13 May 2014 French horn players blowing their hearing away Only 18% of musicians use ear protection during musical performances, an Australian study shows. Read more
05 May 2014 Many countries lack programmes to prevent and treat hearing loss Only 32 of the 76 countries participating in a worldwide survey have plans and programmes to prevent and control ear diseases and hearing loss, a study says. Read more
29 April 2014 Healthy food, healthy hearing? Calorie restriction may benefit hearing, according to a Swedish study. Read more
22 April 2014 Loud music damages the nerves in the brain Loud music on headphones has the same effect on nerves as multiple sclerosis and causes hearing loss. Read more
04 April 2014 Guitarist Paul Langlois diagnosed with sudden hearing loss Paul Langlois of the Canadian band The Tragically Hip lost all hearing in his right ear. Read more
31 March 2014 Reduced hearing, reduced work rate A larger study, carried out among employed Danes with hearing loss, shows that hearing loss in the workplace can lead to a greater physical and psychological burden when hearing aids are not used. Read more
26 March 2014 Parents rarely talk to their teens about hearing loss Teenagers run the risk of serious long-term hearing problems caused by excessively loud music or other loud noises. But parents are not aware of the risks and seldom talk to their kids about it, according to an American study. Read more
19 March 2014 Gender a factor in the side effects of tinnitus Women may be more inclined to effects of tinnitus, according to study. Read more
12 March 2014 Untreated hearing loss makes the brain shrink Researchers have found that hearing loss accelerates the loss of brain tissue in older adults. The study gives urgency to treating hearing loss rather than ignoring it, the researchers say. Read more
11 March 2014 New Bluetooth technology for hearing aids on the way An agreement between hearing aid manufacturers and Bluetooth Special Interest Group means that in the future, Bluetooth technology can send sound signals directly to hearing aids. Read more
04 March 2014 Noise also makes fruit flies lose their hearing Fruit flies are ideal to study human hearing, even though they “listen” with an antenna. Read more
03 March 2014 Hearing care - a sound investment On the International Ear Care day March 3rd three international organisations are calling on the EU Commission to say what policies and initiatives are in place at EU level to support systematic screening of hearing loss as part of medical check-ups in adults 55+ in the Member States. Read more
26 February 2014 More than 1% of all Norwegians are members of the country's association for people with hearing loss. Millions would be members of other countries' associations for people with hearing loss, if just 1% of the population were members of the association. Read more
20 February 2014 More than 66,000 new cases of SSNHL in the US each year SSNHL (sudden sensorineural hearing loss) is more common among men and the elderly. Read more
17 February 2014 Why do young people listen to loud music? Young people get joy and energy from listening to loud music, a survey shows. Read more
07 February 2014 The problem with the ”cocktail party effect” may be solved Researchers have constructed an algorithm that may solve the problem of the ”cocktail party effect” for people with hearing loss. Read more
03 February 2014 Hearing loss may also be associated with obesity in women Researchers have discovered that women with a higher body mass index (BMI) and a larger waist circumference are more likely to suffer from a higher risk of hearing loss. Read more
29 January 2014 Mechanism of inherited hearing loss uncovered A better understanding of the inner ear may aid future treatment Read more
23 January 2014 Young adults should prepare for hearing loss One in four 18-44-year-olds using headphones reports hearing problems, a study shows. Read more
20 January 2014 $1Million in hearing aids stolen Fired worker accused of stealing from factory with accomplice. Read more
15 January 2014 Noise-Induced hearing loss may be reversible Regenerating lost hair and nerve cells in the ear may reduce noise-induced hearing loss if treatment starts immediately, according to researchers. Read more
10 January 2014 Gerbils provide critical insight into how the ear processes sound The ear may have a built-in power amplifier, a study suggests. Read more
06 January 2014 Fighting fires and hearing loss Urgent need for hearing prevention programs, according to an American study. Read more
