Understanding the Risks of Objects Stuck in the Ear
Children seem to have a fascination with putting objects into their ears. Whether it’s a marble, bead, cotton swab, pencil...
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December 30, 2025 / Hearing Loss
December 16, 2025 / Hearing Loss
Research Demonstrates Disparity in Hearing Aid Access
Countries with the highest reported levels of hearing loss also have the lowest reported use of hearing aids, finds international...
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December 9, 2025 / Hearing Loss
Researcher Studies How Children with Hearing Loss Learn to Speak
Cochlear implants give children with profound hearing loss a much better chance to learn spoken language. However, the sounds from...
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December 3, 2025 / Hearing Loss
Scientists Discover New Hidden Gene Mutation for Deafness and Possible Cure
A newly identified CPD gene mutation causes congenital hearing loss by disrupting arginine metabolism and nitric oxide signaling. Promising treatments...
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Tinnitus Severity Could Be Tied to Mood, Sleep and Personality
How severely a person experiences tinnitus is shaped by their mood, sleep quality and even personality traits, a new study...
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November 18, 2025 / Hearing Loss
TSCP Controls Vertigo in Meniere’s Disease but May Affect Hearing
Triple semicircular canal plugging (TSCP) is effective for vertigo control but is associated with a risk for hearing loss in...
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November 11, 2025 / Hearing Loss
Drug Intervention May Help Combat Noise-Related Hearing Loss
Loud noise can damage the inner ear and cause hearing loss. Studying mice, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine...
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November 4, 2025 / Hearing Loss
Understanding How Ototoxic Chemicals Affect Your Hearing
Did you know? Exposure to certain chemicals at work can result in hearing loss. Those chemicals are called ototoxicants. Examples include...
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Menopause-Related Tinnitus: A Less Recognized Symptom
Hot flashes, mood swings and night sweats are some of the most frequently discussed perimenopause and menopause symptoms. Less known...
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October 21, 2025 / Hearing Loss
Genetic Mutations Behind a Quarter of Presbycusis Cases at Age 50
Presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, involves genetic and environmental factors. A genomic analysis can identify gene variants whose pathogenicity subsequently...
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