Hearing

If, like me, you struggle with the everyday annoyance of earworms and musical hallucinations, then I'd like to share some of the best ways to cope with them. Read on to learn more.

Misophonia is an anxiety disorder found most often in female children, where people experience disgust and intense anger when they hear certain sounds. This article reviews the cause and ongoing research.

Sensorineural hearing loss is the most common type of hearing impairment. Ways to deal with the condition exist. One type of brain-training game may be helpful.

A common cause of hearing loss is damage to the hair cells in the cochlea of the ear. Researchers hope to one day use stem cell therapy to make new hair cells.

Wondering if you're losing your hearing? Here are eight common signs that a person may have undetected hearing loss.

Hearing aids are not the only options to help you understand speech today. There are a wide variety of apps and gadgets to help you out!

This is an analysis of a survey conducted with tinnitus sufferers to determine possible causes of this condition that causes ringing in the ears.

Many people are fascinated by sign language but don't understand much about it. Here are some common myths and misconceptions about sign language..

In spite of more exposure to deaf people in the media, certain myths prevail about this unique and diverse community.

Should deaf children learn sign language? An examination of conflicting opinions on this controversial subject.

Some people with profound hearing loss identify themselves as a part of a deaf community with a unique language and culture.

This is a review of my experience. I'll share with you how I learned to deal with my tinnitus, information from my research, and a discussion about doctors claiming to understand it.

The cochlea is located in the inner ear and is the main hearing organ. Outer and inner hair cells detect and transmit information about sound volume and frequency to the auditory nerve.

Jury duty happens. Not sure how to handle jury duty with your hearing loss? You should know that the law protects your equal rights to serve on a jury.

Hearing loss simulations are very useful for educating parents, teachers, and friends about what a hearing loss "sounds" like. This article also explains the different levels of hearing loss.

Can you participate in water sports if you have hearing aids and cochlear implants? Yes! Find accessories and methods to improve the water-resistance of hearing aids and cochlear implants.

Various assistive technology and devices are available to the deaf and hearing impaired. This article lists a few of the auditory and non-auditory devices available to improve communication in the lives of the deaf and the hard of hearing.