Hearing Problems & Deafness
Ibuprofen Risks: Long-Term Pain Reliever Use Linked To Hearing Loss In Older Women
Pain relievers come with some established health risks; now, researchers add potential hearing loss to the list for long-term users. 
4 Secret, Cool Ways Your Five Senses Work
Our senses often work in ways we don’t realize; they go behind the scenes to produce the wonderful smells, sights, and sounds we love to experience. 
The 5 Most Common Types Of Hallucinations
These are the most common types of hallucinations that individuals may experience, from auditory to visual. 
Hearing Loss? Problems May Spring From Brain's Inability To Filter Out Noise, Not Just From Ears
A loss of hearing as we age may not be entirely due to our ears, suggests new research. 
What Is ‘Hidden Hearing Loss’? Scientists Detect Symptoms In Young Adults
A new study finds that even young adults may have "hidden hearing loss," but what is the disorder, and can it be reversed? 
Zika Effects In Babies Update: Virus May Cause Deafness As Well As Microcephaly
New research suggests that Zika can cause hearing loss in infected newborns. The virus has already been linked to microcephaly. 
In The Deaf Community, There Are Pros And Cons Of Receiving A Cochlear Implant
One woman shares her story, and why she was willing to pay the price for the perception of hearing. 
Sorry Caffeine Lovers, A Cup Of Coffee Makes It Harder To Recover From Temporary Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
New study finds that a cup of coffee can lengthen the time it takes to recover from temporary noise-induced hearing loss. 
Gender Studies And Clear Speech: What Makes A Voice Sound Feminine?
“Clear speech” tends to increase a listener’s sense of a talker’s femininity: study. 
Gloves That Translate ASL To English Speech Form Bridge Between Hearing And Hearing Impaired
Two undergraduate students from the University of Washington have designed gloves that translate ASL into verbal speech.
