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A young boy wears earmuffs to protect his hearing during a fireworks display.

Protect Your Hearing on the 4th

Explosions from fireworks can reach sound levels of 160 decibels. Use hearing protectors or consider less noisy backyard activities to celebrate this July 4th.

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Protect Your Hearing During March Madness

Basketball games mean noise from whistles and crowds that reach up to 109 decibels. Be sure to protect your family’s hearing.

Young boy whispering into older adult’s ear.

World Hearing Day

On March 3, join Noisy Planet, the World Health Organization (WHO), and others in spreading the message about healthy hearing in observance of World Hearing Day.

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Researchers Look to Smartphones to Improve Hearing in Noisy Places

An innovative research tool that runs on a smartphone may make it easier to hear conversations in noisy places, whether you wear hearing aids or not.

Enjoy the Sounds of Summer Safely

The sounds of summer are enjoyable and relaxing but can also be too loud. Remember to pack earplugs to limit your family’s exposure to potentially damaging sounds.

Cicadas Can Make as Much Noise as a Motorcycle

Learn about cicadas—the insect that only comes out every 13-17 years and the high-pitch buzz male cicadas use to attract their mates. The buzzing can reach up to 90 decibels.

Reducing Zinc Levels in the Inner Ear May Someday Help to Prevent Hearing Loss from Noise

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Noisy Planet is on Kahoot!

Low-Cost Devices Could Improve Access to Infant Hearing Screenings Worldwide

Why You Shouldn’t Use Cotton Swabs to Clean Your Ears

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