Healthcare News
Tinnitus spikes: solving a difficult problem
When you live with tinnitus - the medical term for ringing in the ears - the sound never stops, but it rarely remains consistent.
What is pulsatile tinnitus?
Wondering why you can feel your pulse beating in your ear? This is what happens when you have pulsatile tinnitus, which is ear ringing in sync with your heartbeat.
Hearing loss statistics at a glance
Hearing loss is the third most common chronic physical condition behind arthritis and heart disease, affecting people of all ages. It is especially common among older adults and veterans.
How audiobooks can sharpen your hearing
I love reading, but until recently, I never considered audiobooks. I was born with hearing loss and muddled along without hearing aids until my thirties - the written word was my friend. I avoided depending on my ears. But practice is better than avoidance.
Four causes of temporary hearing loss in kids
There’s no doubt about it - parenting is not for the faint of heart. One moment your child is hearing perfectly well and the next? He may be fussy and feverish or complaining that things “sound funny” or clogged. Is it time to call the doctor? Maybe.