21 December 2016 One in ten US adults suffer from tinnitus A study has found that nearly one in ten US adults has experienced tinnitus in the past 12 months. More than one third of those with tinnitus experienced constant symptoms. Read more
13 December 2016 Most people with hearing loss only wait a short time before acquiring hearing aids Nearly three out of four persons with hearing loss acquire their hearing aids within three years after they become aware of their hearing loss, according to the European surveys EuroTrak. Read more
06 December 2016 Hearing problems may result in limited movement to local areas Seniors suffering from hearing problems are more than twice as likely as others to limit their movement only to nearby areas, a study shows. This may reduce overall quality of life. Read more
29 November 2016 Canada: Large disparities between measured and self-reported hearing loss One in five Canadians aged 20 to 79 was found to have a hearing loss in at least one ear when tested audiometrically. Among those aged 70 to 79 the figure was 65%. Overall less than 4% reported themselves to have a hearing loss. Read more
22 November 2016 Epoxy and noise is a dangerous cocktail for your hearing Exposure to both epoxy adhesives and noise increases the risk of hearing loss in workers by 42%, a study has found. Read more
21 November 2016 Millions of Europeans at risk of poorer quality of life A small fraction of the available Bluetooth bandwidth should be reserved for the hard of hearing. If not 120 million Europeans are at risk of poorer quality of life. Read more
15 November 2016 Two out of five classical orchestral musicians are hearing impaired Two out of five musicians have hearing loss and three out of four suffer from varying degrees of tinnitus, a Norwegian study finds. Read more
07 November 2016 Brazil: 28% of young people experience tinnitus More than half of the students in the study had experienced temporary tinnitus. Read more
01 November 2016 Fewer and fewer feel embarrassed to wear hearing aids But why are people embarrassed to wear hearing aids, you may ask? Practically no one is embarrassed to wear glasses. Read more
24 October 2016 New Zealand: One in twenty has tinnitus Nearly 5% of the New Zealand population is affected by tinnitus. Slightly more men than women are likely to report tinnitus. Read more
18 October 2016 Undiagnosed hearing loss in seniors may increase social isolation People between 60-69 years with undiagnosed or untreated hearing problems are more likely to suffer from social isolation and cognitive impairment. Read more
11 October 2016 Hearing problems are common in Sweden Almost half of all Swedish people over 50 years of age have a hearing problem. These hearing problems may have serious negative consequences on both work life and social life. Read more
05 October 2016 Why some vestibular schwannomas cause hearing loss Findings explain, why some vestibular schwannomas cause hearing loss even though they are not large enough to compress nearby structures that control hearing. Read more
27 September 2016 Increased risk of psychosis with hearing loss Several scientific studies suggest that hearing loss is a risk factor for psychosis. Read more
19 September 2016 People exposed to noise at work have a five times higher risk of hearing problems Workers exposed to occupational noise have a five times higher risk of hearing problems and tinnitus, a study finds. Around 22 million American workers are affected by hazardous noise. Read more
12 September 2016 More than 15 million Britons will suffer from hearing loss by 2035 In less than twenty years, approximately 15.6 million British people will suffer from hearing loss according to a UK charity. Today hearing loss affects more than 11 million people in the UK. Read more
05 September 2016 Cardiovascular health affects hearing There is a link between our cardiovascular health and our auditory function. Read more
30 August 2016 Disclosure strategies may improve communication for those with hearing loss A study reveals three different strategies to address hearing loss. Researchers recommend educating people with hearing loss about these strategies to improve the experience of disclosing their hearing loss. Read more
23 August 2016 Medicines can cause hearing loss Certain types of medications can cause temporary or permanent hearing loss. Read more
16 August 2016 Two cochlear implants help deaf children at school A study shows that deaf children who receive two cochlear implants are able to bridge the academic gap to those with normal hearing. Read more
09 August 2016 Gene causing Otosclerosis discovered The discovery of a new gene may have brought scientists one step closer to finding a treatment for Otosclerosis. Otosclerosis causes hearing loss. Read more
01 August 2016 Many Canadian oil and gas workers experience hearing loss Workers in the oil and gas sector in British Columbia, Canada are twice as likely to lose their hearing as workers in other noisy industries, a report from the Canadian WorkSafeBC has found. Read more
22 July 2016 Dangerous decibels at fitness centres may lead to hearing loss The music at fitness classes often reaches unsafe levels blaring anywhere from 100 to 115 dB with spinning classes among the worst offenders. Studies show that participants as well as instructors in such classes are at serious risk of damaging their hearing. Read more
18 July 2016 Sound deprivation may result in irreversible hearing loss Sound deprivation may cause irreversible hearing loss, a study reveals. The findings suggest that chronic conductive hearing loss – which can occur with reoccurring ear infections – can lead to permanent hearing loss if left untreated. Read more
11 July 2016 Noise exposure harms the hearing of the fetus Noise exposure during pregnancy increases the risk of having a child with hearing problems, a Swedish study finds. Read more
05 July 2016 New Zealand: Number of seniors with hearing loss is expected to double The number of New Zealanders aged 70 years and older suffering from hearing loss is expected to double in the next 50 years. Read more
28 June 2016 Antibiotics for bacterial infections may cause hearing loss Patients treated with aminoglycoside antibiotics are at risk of hearing loss, a study shows. Read more
21 June 2016 Earplugs prevent temporary hearing loss Pack your earplugs next time you head out for a concert or when going to a bar. The use of earplugs during exposure to recreational noise effectively prevents temporary hearing loss. Read more
14 June 2016 Birth weight linked to hearing and vision problems Under- and overweight at birth and poor childhood growth can be linked to hearing and vision problems in middle age. Read more
06 June 2016 Hearing loss is common in former nuclear lab workers Hearing loss is the most common disorder among former nuclear laboratory workers at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the latest annual report for the Former Workers Screening Program shows. Nearly 60% of those screened in 2014 were found to be experiencing noise-induced hearing loss. Read more
30 May 2016 Dental hygienists risk their hearing A survey among experienced dental hygienists shows that they have a much higher prevalence of hearing problems than others. Read more
23 May 2016 Obesity increases the risk of hearing loss Obesity has a negative effect on hearing function, especially the ability to hear high frequencies, a study among women aged 18-40 finds. Previous studies confirm that low levels of physical activity increase the risk of hearing loss. Read more
17 May 2016 Early intervention benefits children with hearing loss Children with hearing loss experience improved language development when treated early and with well-fitted hearing aids. Read more
10 May 2016 A test can measure susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss A test can be used to measure how vulnerable people are to loud noises in the workplace, an Austrian study shows. Read more
02 May 2016 New insights into the understanding of tinnitus A global research team provides new knowledge about how tinnitus and hyperacusis might develop and be sustained. Read more
25 April 2016 Living or working on farms may result in a hearing loss Growing up on farms may affect your hearing. 12% of a group of persons now in their 30’s who lived or worked on farms in the 1990´s had a hearing loss of 25dB or more, a study finds. Read more
18 April 2016 WHO: 60% of hearing losses among children can be prevented Nearly 32 million children across the world live with disabling hearing loss, according to the World Health Organisation, WHO. Read more
11 April 2016 Four out of ten musicians suffer from hearing loss Being a musician is a huge risk factor in relation to hearing loss. More than 40% of musicians in the United Kingdom experience problems with their hearing and 75% also experience tinnitus, a survey finds. Read more
05 April 2016 How we use our brain influences tinnitus People with tinnitus who are less bothered by their symptoms use different brain regions when processing emotional information. Read more
29 March 2016 One in four young Dutch people is affected by hearing loss The major culprits of hearing loss among young Dutch people are listening to loud music on headphones and when going out. Read more
23 March 2016 Smoking may cause hearing loss Smokers and passive smokers are more likely to suffer from hearing loss. Current smokers have a 15% higher risk of hearing loss than non-smokers. Read more
15 March 2016 The 10 worst jobs for your ears When choosing your career, you might not think about the fact that a number of professions can put you at serious risk of noise-induced hearing loss. Read more
07 March 2016 Study confirms association between hearing loss and dementia and cognitive decline Yet another study confirms that hearing loss is associated with poor cognitive performance and incident dementia and may contribute to cognitive decline. It also confirms that hearing aids may ameliorate cognitive decline. Read more
04 March 2016 Hearing loss is a big worldwide problem The non-profit organisation World Wide Hearing has made this informative video “Hearing Aids Will Connect You” on hearing loss and the benefits of using hearing aids. Read more
29 February 2016 Women are better at explaining their hearing loss Women are more than twice as likely as men to tell people about their hearing challenges and how the hearing loss impacts their ability to communicate, a U.S. study has found. Read more
23 February 2016 Teeth checked! Eyes Checked. But what about your hearing? Professional hearing care makes you both healthier and smarter. Maybe it’s time to get your hearing checked. Get a free hearing test on March 3rd. Read more
22 February 2016 One in eight Italians has a hearing loss 13.6% of the Italians say that they have a hearing loss. Only 25.2% of those who have a hearing loss use hearing aids, a study finds. Read more
17 February 2016 40 million Europeans can become healthier and smarter Professional hearing care can make 40 million Europeans with hearing loss healthier and smarter. At the same time, professional hearing care is cost-efficient. A lunch debate is being held on March 1st at the European Parliament to present the benefits of professional hearing care. Read more
16 February 2016 Train your cognitive functions and improve your hearing Aging reduces speech intelligibility; even for people with no hearing loss. Cognitive training programs can decrease the problem. Read more
08 February 2016 Half of Americans receive financial help for their hearing aids An American study has shown that half of Americans with hearing aids have received some financial help to cover the cost of their hearing aids. Read more
02 February 2016 Seniors in denial about their hearing loss Many seniors are not proactive about treating their hearing loss and often overestimate how others will react if they wear hearing aids, a survey shows. This is in spite of numerous studies from all over the world which have shown that hearing aids improve both hearing and quality of life. Read more
25 January 2016 One in eight Japanese people over 18 say they have a hearing loss 13.1% of Japanese people over the age of 18 say that they have a hearing loss. This is shown by the JapanTrak 2015 survey. Read more
19 January 2016 People with osteoporosis are at higher risk of sudden hearing loss Researchers in Taiwan find a relation between osteoporosis and sudden hearing loss. Read more
12 January 2016 Nasal balloons can help against otitis media and ”glue ear” The simple use of nasal balloons can help children with otitis media and the condition “glue ear” and can at the same time eliminate the excessive use and cost of antibiotics. Read more
06 January 2016 Many believe that they cannot receive financial help for their hearing aids In France, the United Kingdom and Switzerland, many of those with hearing loss do not believe that a third party would pay any part of their hearing aids. In fact, 81% of hearing aid owners received some kind of third-party reimbursement. Read more
