Let’s hear it for science! As long as hearing loss — one of the most commonly reported chronic conditions — continues to affect millions of people around the globe, researchers aim to leave no stone unturned in investigating treatment innovations...
Myth Busting: 5 Facts About Your Hearing Health
Is hearing loss an isolated issue that doesn’t affect my overall health? Can a simple sound amplifier take the place of hearing aids? Is there nothing I can do about that ringing in my ears? Nearly all hearing problems can...
Can Prescription Drugs Cause Ringing In the Ears?
Tinnitus, or a ringing in the ears (this can also be a whooshing or pulsing), is generally the first symptom of ototoxicity and is generally short lived, but it can have more permanent symptoms. About Tinnitus Simply defined, tinnitus is...
Is It “TIN-uh-tis” or “tin-EYE-tis”?
Americans love to debate how to say certain words: Is “tomato” pronounced “tuh-MAY-toe” or “tuh-MAH-toe”? Does the “ee” in “creek” sound like “sneak” or “pick”? By the 1930s, this kind of debate had become so common that it was immortalized...
The sleigh bells are ringing — can you hear them?
The sounds of the holiday season — the church choir, little ones delighting in presents, friends reminiscing about holidays long ago — are what make the season merry and bright. But if you are distracted by your tinnitus, holidays might...
What Hearing Loss Sounds Like
What It’s Like To Have Hearing Loss When you have a hearing loss, it can be hard to explain how your life has changed along with your hearing. What’s more, many people don’t realize how hearing loss has affected their...
The 4 Different Types of Tinnitus
Tinnitus: Common, Constant, Treatable, and Manageable Do you hear a phantom ringing, whooshing, or buzzing noise — but no one else hears it? You’re not alone. It’s a common condition known as tinnitus. For some people, tinnitus is a simple...