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Are Volume-Limiting Headphones Safe for Your Child?
Some parents encourage their kids to protect their hearing by using volume-limiting headphones when listening to music or watching videos on smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices. Do the safety claims for these headphones hold up?
Read MoreListen Up! NIDCD Director Talks About Earbuds and Hearing Loss
In an interview, the director of the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) addresses concerns about earbuds and hearing loss.
Read MoreWind Noise Can Contribute to Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Cyclists
Wind noise may harm cyclists’ hearing. Researchers used a wind tunnel to generate wind speeds up to 60 mph, and microphones to measure the resulting noise levels.
Read MoreHearing Loss Rates Continue to Drop Among U.S. Adults Aged 20-69
New research shows that hearing loss rates have declined over approximately the last decade in people aged 20-69, continuing a promising trend.
Read MoreWhat Parents Need To Know About Hearing Screening
Hearing screenings are important for people of all ages and are a quick and cost-effective way to determine if someone is experiencing a hearing problem.
Read MoreInfant Sleep Machines Can Damage an Infant’s Hearing
Studies have shown that devices that produce a lulling sound to soothe babies to sleep can damage their hearing if they are used at their maximum volume setting.
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