Hearing loss

Hearing is something most of us take for granted. But have you ever thought about those who eventually lose the ability to hear, or those who cannot hear at all? Well, we asked Dr Reddy Sivaprasad, Head – Training & Clinical Devt. Amplifon (India) Pvt. Ltd about hearing loss and how people with the decreased ability to hear can get tested.

More About Hearing loss

Hearing loss may cause cognitive decline, but so can infections and deficiencies

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, November 16, 2019 at 10:30am

A new study says that hearing loss may lead to cognitive decline. Read on to know a few other causes of this condition.
Beware: Excessive use of headphones can make you deaf

Posted By Paras Hemrajani, October 05, 2019 at 03:14pm

Cranking up the volume and listening to your favorite music on headphones can lead to hearing loss. Read on to know more.
SE Asian countries pledge to fight measles and rubella on war footing

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, September 06, 2019 at 03:13pm

SE Asian member countries of WHO undertakes a resolution to eradicate measles and rubella by 2023. Know about these two conditions.
Hearing difficulty might keep older patients away from health care routine: Study

Posted By ANI, April 03, 2019 at 02:34pm

A new research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has revealed that hearing difficulty in old age is linked to lower involvement in health care routine.
Tracking heart rate can help detect hearing loss early: Study

Posted By Agencies, March 02, 2019 at 06:15pm

A new study published in the journal PLOS One has revealed that assessing human hearing ability by tracking the heart rate can lead to early detection of hearing loss that can help in the development of communication and language skills.
Hearing loss linked to dementia + other health conditions

Posted By Editorial Team, February 05, 2019 at 11:16am

Hearing loss can lead to a number of other health risks. Here are some of them.
Know the health benefits of red wine

Posted By juhi kumari, January 22, 2019 at 02:16pm

Perceived as a classy choice and an excuse to celebrate, wine can be of good physical health if consumed moderately.
Try these natural remedies to tackle hearing loss

Posted By Editorial Team, January 20, 2019 at 04:43pm
Want to stay hale and hearty as you age? Take charge of your health early on

Posted By Saswati Sarkar, January 06, 2019 at 11:42am

Recent studies have found that regular exercise can delay the process of geriatric degeneration. Our experts give you a foolproof combat plan for the most common health challenges that you are likely to face in the later years of your life. Take action NOW!
Older people with hearing loss more likely to have depression

Posted By Agencies, January 04, 2019 at 10:33am

Hearing loss is easy to diagnose and treat, and treatment may be even more important if it can help ease or prevent depression.
How noise pollution affects your health

Posted By Editorial Team, December 12, 2018 at 12:43pm

Don't take noise pollution lightly. From children to old people and even pregnant women, everyone needs to be wary of noise pollution,
Mumbai hospital launches Audiology department and hearing services

Posted By Editorial Team, October 26, 2018 at 10:44am

SRCC Children s Hospital will provide post-operative audiology services to the needy patients.
Teachers' Day 2018: 5 common health conditions teachers can suffer from

Posted By Upneet Pansare, September 04, 2018 at 03:53pm

It doesn t matter how old the teachers are or which grades or subjects they teach, the job of every teacher is strenuous -- not just physically but also mentally. This is why teachers need to be extra cautious about their health.
Cochlear implants to help with hearing loss

Posted By Editorial Team, August 09, 2018 at 08:51pm

Like hearing aid, a cochlear implant can provide a sense of sound to people who are suffering from sensorineural hearing loss. But it cannot restore 100 per cent hearing capacity.
'Hearing loss is treatable' says cricket sensation Brett Lee

Posted By Agencies, May 30, 2018 at 06:09pm

Deafness, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), refers to the complete loss of hearing ability in one or both ears, while "hearing impairment" refers to both complete and partial loss of hearing ability.
Healthy diet may reduce risk of hearing loss in women

Posted By Agencies, May 13, 2018 at 11:16am

Here is good news for women who are suffering from hearing loss.
Smokers are at a greater risk of hearing loss

Posted By ANI, March 14, 2018 at 02:07pm

Smokers are at a greater risk of hearing loss, according to a study.
Brett Lee emphasises on mandatory "new-born screen test " for hearing loss in India

Posted By Agencies, March 04, 2018 at 01:06pm

Early identification can be achieved through new-born hearing screening.
Hearing loss in some may lead to mild cognitive impairment

Posted By Agencies, February 28, 2018 at 04:09pm

Hearing loss is one of the most common disabilities in elderly people, affecting 1/3rd of people over 65.
Undernourished kids more likely to experience hearing loss in adulthood

Posted By Agencies, February 10, 2018 at 04:02pm

We now have evidence that addressing this nutritional burden might also prevent hearing loss later in life.