20 December 2019 Otosclerosis often also results in tinnitus Many patients with Otosclerosis often also experience tinnitus, a Polish study finds. Read more
18 December 2019 Untreated hearing loss has a huge negative economic impact on society Investing in hearing healthcare is a very sound investment. Read more
16 December 2019 Higher prevalence of hearing loss among noise-exposed Chinese workers Chinese workers who are exposed to high levels of work noise have a high prevalence of hearing loss, a study finds. Read more
10 December 2019 Better health among seniors who use hearing aids The use of hearing aids reduces the risk and delays diagnosis of a series of age-related diseases among older adults with hearing loss, a study finds. Read more
03 December 2019 Playing in a school band? Take care of your hearing! A study finds that playing in a middle or a high school band can result in a minor noise-induced hearing loss. Read more
26 November 2019 Being obese increases the risk of hearing loss A large-scale Japanese study finds a relationship between obesity and hearing loss. Read more
20 November 2019 Many Canadians are not aware of their hearing loss Only 6% of Canadians aged 40 to 79 say they have a hearing loss. But when measured, 54% have at least a mild hearing loss, according to data from Statistics Canada. Read more
18 November 2019 Other health problems increase with the degree of hearing loss Hearing loss increases the risk and the degree of distress, depression, somatisation and loneliness, a study finds. Read more
08 November 2019 Hearing loss is associated with social frailty There is a higher prevalence of hearing loss among people who express social frailty, a study finds. Read more
01 November 2019 The use of hearing aids has many benefits Hearing aids help you hear better when you have a hearing loss. But the use of hearing aids will also improve your social life and family relations. And you will enjoy better physical and mental health. Read more
30 October 2019 Migraines increase the risk of inner ear disorders Migraines may be associated with disorders in the cochlear in the inner ear, including tinnitus and sudden hearing loss, a study finds. Read more
28 October 2019 Paula Cook is European Audiologist of the Year 2019 British audiologist Paula Cook has been awarded the title European Audiologist of the Year for her outstanding dedication to patient care. Read more
22 October 2019 Very high prevalence of hearing loss among Chinese adults Nearly 30% of the participants in a Chinese study had a speech frequency hearing loss and more than 40% had a high-frequency hearing loss. Read more
16 October 2019 Many from the Woodstock Generation now have a hearing loss The ‘Woodstock Generation’ experience a series of hearing problems, a survey finds. Read more
11 October 2019 Otitis media is common among Indonesian school children Many Indonesian school children suffer from otitis media. Otitis media contributes to 57% of all cases of hearing loss among Indonesian school children, according to a study. Read more
02 October 2019 Increased risk of depression in older adults with hearing loss A nearly 50% increased risk of depression among older adults with hearing loss, according to a study. Read more
30 September 2019 Living with an untreated disabling hearing loss has a series of negative personal consequences Most negative personal consequences of a hearing loss can be remedied by professional treatment of the hearing loss. People who treat their disabling hearing loss with hearing aids or hearing implants experience substantial improvement in health and quality of life. Read more
24 September 2019 Better chance of recovery from a low-frequency sudden hearing loss There is a better chance of recovery from a low-frequency sudden sensorineural hearing loss than from a high-frequency sudden sensorineural hearing loss, a study finds. Read more
17 September 2019 WHO: Hearing loss is a risk factor in cognitive decline and dementia WHO has published guidelines to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. In the guidelines, hearing loss is one of the risk factors. Read more
10 September 2019 In New Zealand, one in eight adults say they have a hearing loss 12.3% of adults in New Zealand say that they have a hearing loss. 41.6% use hearing aids, according to the survey New Zealand Trak 2018. Read more
03 September 2019 Hard to change young people’s PLD listening habits A Swiss study has analysed PLD listening habits among young people and the willingness to change their habits. The aim of the study was to identify modifiable factors that may influence listening habits. Read more
26 August 2019 Education may reduce the effect of a mild hearing loss on cognition Higher education may reduce cognitive decline for people with a mild hearing loss, a study finds. Read more
20 August 2019 Singing may improve hearing for children with cochlear implants A study has found that children with cochlear implants may improve their hearing, especially the perception of speech in noise, if they sing. Read more
13 August 2019 High prevalence of hearing loss among Korean adolescents 17% of the adolescents in a Korean study had at least some form of hearing loss. Read more
06 August 2019 Hearing loss is also prevalent amongst the middle-aged Hearing loss is quite common among middle-aged people, an Australian study finds. Read more
30 July 2019 Depressive symptoms increase with the degree of hearing loss A study among groups of Hispanics in the US shows that the risk of depressive symptoms increases with the degree of hearing loss. Read more
23 July 2019 Gout increases the risk of hearing loss in seniors Seniors with gout have a nearly 50% increased risk of hearing loss, an American study finds. Read more
17 July 2019 In Norway, more than one in ten adults say they have a hearing loss 10.9% of the adults in Norway say that they have a hearing loss. Nearly half of them use hearing aids, according to the survey EuroTrak Norway 2019. Read more
10 July 2019 Speech in noise training helps people with cochlear implants Speech in noise training helps speech perception among people with cochlear implants. The more training, the better speech in noise perception, the study finds. Read more
03 July 2019 Vertigo lowers the chance of recovery from sudden sensorineural hearing loss Patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) who also experience vertigo have a lower chance of recovery from the condition, a study finds. Read more
28 June 2019 Happier, healthier and wealthier with hearing aids People who treat their hearing loss with hearing aids or other hearing solutions such as implants are happier, healthier and wealthier, with a better overall quality of life than people who do not treat their hearing loss, a report finds. Read more
25 June 2019 New WHO recommendations for noise exposure in Europe WHO sets guidelines for transportation noise, wind turbine noise and leisure noise in Europe. Read more
18 June 2019 Every fourth Russian aged 40 or older says “I have a hearing loss” More than 25% of Russians aged 40 or older say they have a hearing loss, a study finds. Read more
11 June 2019 Nearly half of all oil and gas drilling workers have a hearing loss Data from the organisation WorkSafeBC in Canada shows that 45% of oil and gas drilling workers in British Columbia have a noise-induced hearing loss. Read more
04 June 2019 Younger and older people respond differently to sound Our brains become more sensitive to sounds as we age, a Canadian study finds. This may help explain why older people can have problems hearing in certain situations, the study suggests. Read more
28 May 2019 Obese adolescents have a higher risk of hearing loss Young men are more likely to have a hearing loss than young women. In addition, more obese adolescents have a hearing loss compared to normal weight adolescents, according to an American study. Smokers are also at greater risk. Read more
21 May 2019 7.3% of the adults in higher income households in India have a hearing loss Nearly two out of three adults surveyed in India who say they have a hearing loss use hearing aids. Read more
14 May 2019 A healthy diet may reduce the risk of hearing loss in women Consuming a healthy diet has many positive health outcomes. It may also be helpful in reducing the risk of acquired hearing loss in women, an American study finds. Read more
08 May 2019 Osteoporosis increases the risk of a sudden hearing loss People with osteoporosis have a 40% increased risk of developing a sudden sensorineural hearing loss, a Korean Study finds. Read more
02 May 2019 Singer Elaine Paige uses hearing aids Elaine Paige says that her hearing loss is caused by her more than 55-year career in the music business. Read more
24 April 2019 Hearing problems increase the risk of hospital readmission There is a 32% increased risk of hospital readmission if you experience hearing problems and have trouble communicating, an American study finds. Read more
17 April 2019 April 24th is International Noise Awareness Day Do you have a noisy job? Do you enjoy noisy leisure activities? Do you live in a noisy place? International Noise Awareness Day focuses on the noise that surrounds us. Read more
10 April 2019 Using hearing aids helps reduce cognitive decline Wearing a hearing aid can slow the progress of dementia by up to 75%, according to a study. Another study has found that untreated hearing loss has a negative association with cognition. Read more
03 April 2019 More than half of all construction workers have a hearing loss 55% of American construction workers have a hearing loss, a study shows. Read more
28 March 2019 Campaign says: Hear Well. Stay Vital. Campaign in the US to promote hearing awareness. Stay engaged, stay vital and enjoy doing what you love, the campaign says. Read more
25 March 2019 Is your audiologist the best audiologist? People in a number of European countries who have been treated for their hearing problems by an audiologist can nominate candidates for the title of ‘Audiologist of the Year 2019’. Read more
20 March 2019 People with hearing loss are at higher risk of accidental injuries If you have hearing difficulties, you are at greater risk of being involved in an accidental injury, an American study finds. Read more
11 March 2019 Protect and check your hearing! It is important to protect and check your hearing and to treat a hearing loss when it occurs. Not protecting your hearing and not treating hearing loss is costly – both for the individual and society. These are some of the conclusions from a lunch debate at the European Parliament. Read more
04 March 2019 Alcohol consumption during concerts increases risk of hearing loss Exposure to loud sounds combined with alcohol consumption is a dangerous cocktail, a Dutch study shows. Read more
28 February 2019 March 3rd is World Hearing Day: Check your Hearing Many people live with unidentified hearing loss. This year, the WHO recommends that you “Check your Hearing” and launches a free app that allows people to check their hearing. A debate at the European parliament on the occasion of World Hearing Day will be held on March 6th. Read more
25 February 2019 Untreated hearing loss in the EU costs more than the whole EU budget Around 22.6 million people in the EU live with an untreated, disabling hearing loss. Untreated, disabling hearing loss in the EU costs 185 billion Euros each year. This is 25 billion Euros more than the EU budget for 2018. The costs are related to lower quality of life and higher unemployment among people with a disabling hearing loss. Read more
19 February 2019 Exposure to smoking before and after birth increases the risk of hearing loss in toddlers If you smoke during your pregnancy or after birth near your child, it increases the risk of hearing loss in your child, a Japanese study states. The risk may increase up to 240%. Read more
12 February 2019 Increased risk of hearing loss among heart failure patients Hearing loss and heart failure are conditions that are common among older adults. 75% of adults aged 70 years or older with heart failure also have a hearing loss, an American study states. Read more
05 February 2019 46% increased health care costs with an untreated hearing loss Older adults with untreated hearing loss cost $22,434 more in healthcare costs over a 10-year period compared to those who did not have a hearing loss, a study finds. Read more
29 January 2019 Very high prevalence of hearing loss in India A study carried out in selected rural and urban areas of Delhi, India, shows very high prevalence of hearing loss. Read more
22 January 2019 Higher risk of dementia and depression with an untreated hearing loss Seniors with an untreated hearing loss have a greater risk of dementia, depression, falls and other conditions, a study finds. Read more
15 January 2019 14% of all adult Italians say that they have a hearing loss 14% of Italians aged 18 years or older say that they have a hearing loss. Nearly one in three (29.5%) of those who have a hearing loss use hearing aids, a study finds. Read more
07 January 2019 High prevalence of hearing loss within the healthcare and social assistance sector Persons who work with healthcare and social assistance are at higher risk of developing hearing loss, a study finds. Read more
