The movie Tuner gives its hero a hidden talent: hyperacusis lets him hear a safe's combination lock to crack it. A New York Times writer who lives with the condition calls that pure fantasy. For her, hyperacusis means pain.

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A Danish study found that people with normal hearing test results can significantly improve communication with hearing aids. If you're struggling to follow conversations despite a "normal" audiogram, this research offers hope and validation.

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Hearing sensitivity isn't uniform; it changes throughout life and varies between people. While age is a known factor, new research digs deeper into our biology and surroundings, uncovering significant differences. This global study sheds light on how ...

Scientists have long known that combining senses—like seeing and hearing—can sharpen our responses. But exactly how the brain fuses this information to guide our actions has been less clear.

A new study from the University of Rochester and University ...

Getting up from a chair may seem simple, but it reveals much about your health. The sit-to-stand test (STS) measures how many times you can rise from a sitting to a standing position in 30 seconds, offering insights into your strength, balance, and ...

The Hearing Health Foundation has launched a series of public service announcements, “Protect Your Ears.” The goal is changing how the public understands healthy hearing.

Here's the fourth of four PSAs in the series, "What are you doing ...

Noise pollution is an often overlooked environmental hazard. As cities expand and grow louder, understanding the dangers of urban noise and how to protect yourself from it is crucial.

Never forget: Exposure to loud noise from ...

Research has confirmed that healthy hearing reduces the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Hearing loss has the opposite effect: It alters brain structure and increases the risk of dementia.

For example: A University of ...