Hearing

COVID-19 infection may lead to tinnitus, hearing loss: Study

Hearing loss prevalent among 7.6 per cent COVID-19-recovered patients, while the prevalence of tinnitus was 14.8 per cent and vertigo was 7.2 per cent - the study estimated.
Hearing screening for newborns should be made compulsory in India: Experts

Hearing Screening for newborns will help diagnose hearing impairment early and allow timely interventions. But, in India, it is not included in the list of mandatory health screening procedures for newborn, except in the state of Kerala.
Can Cochlear implant make a deaf child hear? Let’s hear it from the recipients

Experts say the sooner children with hearing loss receive cochlear implants, the better the results. But in India, majority of the cases are diagnosed late hence making the treatment late.
Did you know texting while walking can make you deaf?

Did you know texting while walking can lead to hearing loss? The study says that one can become deaf for a moment while concentrating on a visual task!
Home Remedies: Try these natural remedies to tackle hearing loss

Temporary hearing loss can be treated effectively with the help of these simple, easy-to-use home remedies. Read on to know more.
World Hearing Day: Nearly 700 million people will experience hearing loss by 2050, warns WHO

Over a billion adolescents and young adults are at risk of avoidable, irreversible hearing loss because of listening to loud music for prolonged time, says the first-ever World Report on Hearing, which would be launched on World Hearing Day 2021.
World Hearing Day: Major causes of hearing loss in children

Globally over 400 million people worldwide are living with disabling hearing loss, of these more than 30 million are children. Get to know the major causes of hearing loss in children and how parents can help prevent or address this problem.
Beware: Excessive use of headphones can make you deaf

Cranking up the volume and listening to your favorite music on headphones can lead to hearing loss. Read on to know more.
Hearing aids may improve brain function, says research

A new research has identified that wearing hearing aids can help to delay cognitive decline and improve brain function.
Diabetes alert: Here's what you need to know about your ears if your blood sugar levels are high

Here is another reason to keep your blood sugar levels under check--diabetes can make you go deaf. Here, Mumbai-based diabetologist Dr. Mihir Raut tells you about diabetic hearing loss.
Hearing loss may cause cognitive decline, but so can infections and deficiencies

A new study says that hearing loss may lead to cognitive decline. Read on to know a few other causes of this condition.
White noise improves hearing : Study

According to a study were published in the journal Cell Reports, with a background of continuous white noise, hearing pure sounds becomes even more precise. Read on to know more.
Expert's view on how you can improve hearing

Researchers discovered a method that could possibly be used to improve auditory perception in situations where sounds are difficult to distinguish.
SE Asian countries pledge to fight measles and rubella on war footing

SE Asian member countries of WHO undertakes a resolution to eradicate measles and rubella by 2023. Know about these two conditions.
Wearing hearing aid may help protect brain in later life

According to a study presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Los Angeles, encouraging people to wear an effective hearing aid may help to protect their brains and reduce their risk of dementia.
Use your smartphone to monitor your health better

You can use your smartphone to diagnose various health conditions, thanks to the tracking apps that are available now. Here is a list of diagnostic apps that can prove to be your best health buddy.
Hearing difficulty might keep older patients away from health care routine: Study

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.
Hearing loss before 50 can increase the risk of drug and alcohol misuse

According to a study published in American Journal of Preventive Medicine, losing hearing ability before the age of 50 can increase the risk of drug and alcohol abuse as compared to those who do not have this disorder.
Know about these common symptoms of brain tumour

Frequent and severe headache can be an indicator of brain tumour
Tracking heart rate can help detect hearing loss early: Study

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.