Hearing Health News

Feb 28, 2017

This common habit could be putting you at risk of hearing loss

Listening to music at a high volume on mobile phones is something that a lot of us are guilty of from time to time at least. You may enjoy listening to tunes on maximum volume on the commute to work...

Feb 28, 2017

Earphone culture leading to loss of hearing in young

Half of young people are showing early signs of hearing loss due to listening to "dangerously high" music on mobile phones and MP3 players, according to new research. A third of the population is now listening to loud music on...

Feb 28, 2017

Special Report: Doctors say kids are at higher risk for hearing loss

BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Andrew Pancamo, 25, loves to rock out. You may recognize the LSU grad from his gigs at Gasa Gasa or Tipitina's, both in New Orleans. He's the bass player for the local band, Motel Radio....

Feb 23, 2017

Technology use could be hindering your hearing

Over the last 20 years, studies show children and adults have become increasingly more plugged in. A roaring issue nationwide, the medical community wants you to lend an ear to one aspect of the subject: how the overuse of technology is...

Feb 14, 2017

CDC Vital Signs: Too Loud! For Too Long!

Hearing loss is the third most common chronic health condition in the US. Almost twice as many people report hearing loss as report diabetes or cancer. Noise exposure away from your job can damage your hearing just as much as...