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March 20, 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.

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March 11, 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

March 04, 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

February 28, 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

February 25, 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

February 19, 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

February 12, 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

February 05, 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

January 29, 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

January 22, 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

January 15, 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

January 07, 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

December 19, 2018

Smokers have an increased risk of hearing loss

Smoking is associated with an increased risk of hearing loss, a major Japanese study finds. Read more

December 11, 2018

30% of older Chileans have a hearing loss

Three out of ten older Chileans say that they have a hearing loss. Only 8.9% of them use hearing aids, a study shows. Read more

December 04, 2018

7 out of 10 preschool teachers have hearing problems

If you work as a preschool teacher, you are in a profession with a higher risk of hearing problems than other professions, a Swedish study has found. Read more

November 27, 2018

Children with hearing loss experience more bullying

Children and adolescents with hearing loss experience higher rates of bullying than children and adolescents without hearing loss, an American study finds. Read more

November 20, 2018

Osteoporosis can cause hearing loss

If you suffer from osteoporosis you are also at risk of hearing loss, a study finds. Read more

November 13, 2018

Hearing loss contributes to isolation and loneliness among seniors

A Canadian study shows that seniors benefit from social activities. But hearing loss prevents seniors from joining social activities. Read more

November 06, 2018

Many classical orchestra musicians experience tinnitus

More than one third of all classical orchestra musicians have experienced tinnitus while 20% have severe tinnitus, a Danish study shows. Read more

October 31, 2018

People with rheumatoid arthritis are at increased risk of hearing loss

People who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis are at greater risk of getting a hearing loss, a Taiwanese study finds. Read more

October 29, 2018

Benjamin Schadow named European Audiologist of the Year

Five audiologists were nominated for the title European Audiologist of the Year 2018. Read more

October 22, 2018

Blasts injuries can result in a hearing loss

Blasts increase the risk of hearing loss and damaged hearing is one of the most common combat-related injuries among military personnel, a study shows. Read more

October 15, 2018

Scientific studies show a clear relationship between hearing loss and cognitive impairments

A review of eleven scientific studies showed that hearing loss is associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment. Read more

October 09, 2018

Poor nutrition in early childhood might cause hearing loss

Undernutrition in early childhood might cause hearing loss later in life. Poor nutrition harms the development of the auditory functions and increases the risk of hearing loss. Read more

October 03, 2018

More and more Europeans use hearing aids

More and more of those who have a hearing loss use hearing aids and more are using two hearing aids. At the same time, satisfaction with these hearing aids has risen. This is shown when comparing the EuroTrak studies, which have been carried out in a number of European countries since 2009. Read more

September 25, 2018

High prevalence of hearing loss within the forestry and logging industry

People who work with forestry and logging are at a high risk of an occupational hearing loss, a study finds. Read more

September 17, 2018

Mindfulness may help people with tinnitus

A mindfulness-based approach to tinnitus may reduce the impact of tinnitus, a study finds. Read more

September 10, 2018

10% of all French say that they have a hearing loss

One in ten of all the people in France say that they have a hearing loss. Among adults aged 18+, 12.3% think they have a hearing loss, according to the EuroTrak France 2018 survey. Read more

September 04, 2018

Scientists have found out why the cancer drug Cisplatin cause hearing loss

Researchers in the US have found out why cisplatin, a drug used in many chemotherapy treatments, causes hearing loss. Read more

August 28, 2018

17% of Americans say they have problems hearing

Data from a large American health survey finds that 16.8% of all Americans report some kind of hearing problem. At the same time only half of all Americans have ever had their hearing tested. Read more

August 21, 2018

Age-related hearing loss associated with depression in older adults

Age-related hearing loss is associated with increased depressive symptoms in otherwise healthy older adults, a study finds. Read more

August 14, 2018

Increased risk of cardio-cerebrovascular disease and stroke with a sudden sensorineural hearing loss

You are at an increased risk of getting cardio-cerebrovascular disease and experiencing a stroke if you have a sudden sensorineural hearing loss, a study finds. Another study has found that a sudden sensorineural hearing loss in combination with vertigo indicates a greater risk of stroke. Read more

August 07, 2018

Some restaurants are far too noisy

Some UK restaurants are louder than a pneumatic drill, according to charity research. Read more

July 31, 2018

One in ten in the UK say they have a hearing loss

9.7 % of the people in the UK say that they have a hearing loss. Among adults aged 18+, 11.6% say they have a hearing loss, according to the survey EuroTrak UK 2018.
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July 20, 2018

Many parents unaware of warning signs of hearing loss in their children

Many parents are not aware of the warning signs of hearing loss. And too many wait too long before they take action when finally observing symptoms, according to an American study. Read more

July 16, 2018

Traumatic brain injuries increase the risk of hearing loss

Patients with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) have a 2.1 times higher risk of developing hearing loss than persons without brain injury, a Taiwanese study finds. Read more

July 09, 2018

I have never allowed hearing loss to prevent me from doing what I wanted

Lidia Best has had a hearing loss since the age of 12. Today she uses a cochlear implant, is Vice-President of the European Federation of Hard of Hearing People (EFHOH) and works to improve the conditions for people who live with hearing loss. Read more

July 04, 2018

More than 40% of the Australian headphone listeners think they have a hearing loss

A study among 4,185 Australians finds that up to 41% of the Australian users of personal listening devices (PLDs) believe they have some form of hearing loss. Read more

June 26, 2018

No knowledge of the relationship between hearing loss and other health conditions

The largest majority of Australians are not aware of the relationship between hearing loss and other health conditions, an Australian survey shows. Read more

June 20, 2018

Very few Chinese with hearing loss use hearing aids

Only 1 out of 16 Chinese people who could benefit from hearing aids actually use hearing aids, a Chinese study finds. Read more

June 19, 2018

One in eight in Germany say they have a hearing loss

12.2% of the people in Germany say that they have a hearing loss. Among adults aged 18+, 14.1% say they have a hearing loss, according to the survey EuroTrak Germany 2018. Read more

June 12, 2018

New study confirms relation between hearing loss and dementia

A study among nearly 38,000 older Australian men finds a 69% increased risk of dementia for those who report having a hearing loss. The study confirms earlier findings. Read more

June 04, 2018

Singer Huey Lewis: I may never sing again

American Rock singer Huey Lewis suffers from Ménière's Disease. Ménière's Disease is an inner ear disorder that also causes hearing loss. Read more

May 30, 2018

25% more people with tinnitus in seven years

The number of Danes who say they have tinnitus has risen by more than 25% in the past seven years. This is shown in official figures from the Danish Health Authority. Read more

May 22, 2018

More than 50% of Australian farmers have a hearing loss

Long-term exposure to harmful noise is the major cause of hearing loss among Australian farmers. Read more

May 15, 2018

People fear effect of their hearing loss at the workplace

More than half of the people living with deafness and hearing loss feel they can’t be open about it in the workplace, according to a survey made by the charity Action on Hearing Loss in the UK. Read more

May 08, 2018

High prevalence of hearing problems among Dutch children

Nearly 8% of Dutch children ages 9 to 11 have hearing problems, a study finds. Read more

May 02, 2018

The Who lead singer Roger Daltrey: I’m very, very deaf

Rock singer Roger Daltrey advices concert goers to wear hearing protection. Read more

April 24, 2018

Young children with profound hearing loss benefit from cochlear implants

Cochlear implants significantly improve auditory perception and the speech intelligibility of young children with a profound hearing loss. The younger the child, the better the postoperative outcomes, a study finds. Read more

April 23, 2018

April 25th is International Noise Awareness Day

Noise can harm our health in many ways and is one of the major causes of hearing loss. Read more

April 17, 2018

People with chronic tinnitus may also experience anxiety and depression

For some the discomfort of chronic tinnitus results in anxiety and depression, according to an Italian study. Read more

April 10, 2018

Metabolic Syndrome can cause hearing loss

If you have Metabolic Syndrome you are at higher risk of hearing loss. This connection between Metabolic Syndrome and hearing loss is found in an Iranian study. Read more

April 05, 2018

Commuting may be a threat to your hearing

If you are a daily user of public transportation, you might be at a higher risk of hearing loss. A Canadian study has found that mass transit could result in noise-induced hearing loss because of the excessive exposure to noise when using public transportation. Read more

March 28, 2018

People who are fitted with two hearing aids report higher satisfaction

A large Swedish study shows that people who are fitted with two hearing aids report higher satisfaction. The study also shows that experienced hearing aid users also reported higher satisfaction. Read more

March 19, 2018

More than six out of ten young Australians experience tinnitus

Tinnitus is widespread among younger persons, a study finds. But most of the young people only experience tinnitus temporarily. Read more

March 15, 2018

Increased risk of dementia and disability with an untreated hearing loss

With an untreated hearing loss, you are at a much higher risk of dementia and disability, a French study finds. The study also shows that the use of hearing aids eliminates this increased risk. Men with a hearing loss were also at a much higher risk of depression if they did not use hearing aids. Read more

March 12, 2018

A major health issue that will only grow: Hearing loss

Under the theme of World Hearing Day – “Hear the future… and prepare for it” – a lunch debate was held at the European Parliament in Brussels on March 6th. The overall conclusion from the debate was that hearing loss is a major health issue that will only grow in the coming years. Read more

March 08, 2018

Younger children have lower recovery rates than adolescents with SSNHL

Children with a sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) are more likely to have lower recovery rates than adolescents with SSNHL, a South Korean study finds.
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March 04, 2018

How to prevent hearing loss and how to reduce its impact

On the occasion of World Hearing Day, a lunch debate under the headline “Hear the Future – and prepare for it” will be held at the European Parliament in Brussels, March 6th. Read more

February 28, 2018

Hearing care and hearing aids keep you independent

Good news on World Hearing Day: If you have a hearing loss and use hearing aids, you have a much higher chance of keeping your independence. Read more

February 27, 2018

Number of young with hearing loss in the US is stable

The number of young people with hearing loss has been consistent in the US for the past 25 years. Greater noise expose has not caused more hearing problems, according to a study of 25 years of data. Read more

February 21, 2018

Exposure to leisure music increases the risk of tinnitus

The more you are exposed to leisure music and other types of noise, the higher your risk of tinnitus. Read more

February 13, 2018

Nearly one in ten in Belgium say they have a hearing loss

Nearly 10% of all Belgians say they have a hearing loss. 30.7 % of those who say they have a hearing loss use hearing aids. 80% percent of those who use hearing aids use hearing aids on both ears.
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February 06, 2018

Children’s reading difficulties may be caused by hearing problems

When children have hearing problems it affects their literacy. A study finds that hearing problems could cause the children to have reading difficulties. Read more

January 30, 2018

High prevalence of hearing loss and tinnitus among Iraq and Afghanistan veterans

Many Iraq and Afghanistan veterans experience hearing loss, tinnitus or both, a large American study finds. Read more

January 23, 2018

Using hearing aids makes a difference for other people too

When Dane Aïda Regel Poulsen found out about her hearing loss, she turned it into something positive. She now uses her hearing loss actively in her work life, making her better at her job and tackling her own hearing loss. “Today, my hearing loss is not a disadvantage for me,” Aïda says.
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January 16, 2018