Healthcare News
Universal signs for hearing loss
Since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted in 1990, life has become a lot more accessible for everyone–especially for people who are deaf or hearing impaired. The signs of accessibility are everywhere, if you know what you’re looking for.
Tinnitus supplements: Helpful or harmful?
If you or a loved one has suffered from tinnitus, you have probably seen advertisements for various tinnitus products, like over-the-counter supplements and ear drops, being marketed as a sure-fire way to find relief. These products may look tempting, but they’re not what they seem.
Noise pollution could be making you sick
Noise pollution is often referred to as the "modern unseen plague" for good reason. It may be unseen but certainly not unheard. It disturbs us practically everywhere we go, day and night. And, besides leading to hearing loss, it impacts our physical and mental health, too.
How high stress can lead to hearing loss and tinnitus
Many Americans cope with chronic high levels of stress and anxiety, which are linked to a variety of health problems. Long-term, the physical changes from chronic stress may trigger hearing loss and other inner ear issues.
Stethoscopes for medical professionals with hearing loss
Like anyone else, a medical professional might have hearing loss in the higher frequencies or they may struggle to hear low frequencies, known as reverse-slope hearing loss. Their hearing loss might be mild enough that they don’t yet wear a hearing device or profound enough to warrant cochlear implants.