Picture starting your week knowing every hallway conversation and Zoom call will feel like a pop quiz you didn’t study for. Hearing loss can turn an ordinary office into a minefield—unless you have a plan.

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One in three adults over 50 is keeping their hearing loss a secret. New international research uncovers the hidden emotional toll of a condition that affects 3.6 million Australians, and why fear of judgment is keeping people from getting help.

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Hearing loss sneaks up on people, especially as they age. Most people don't realize their hearing is declining until it causes significant problems in everyday life. However, researchers have now discovered a method to identify those at risk using ...

Earwax plays a natural protective role in our ears, but when it accumulates excessively, it can seriously impact a child's hearing and development. A recent study of 357 preschoolers in India highlights just how widespread this often-overlooked problem ...

Six-year-olds can flip from sunshine to storm in a heartbeat. Scientists now call this flare-up “wobbly-tooth puberty”—the kickoff to ages 6-12, when the brain wires lifelong emotional control and social smarts.

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You know that friend who's always asking "What?" during conversations? Well, scientists just uncovered something intimidating about hearing loss. It's not just making chats awkward—it's rewiring your brain and speeding up mental decline. ...

Earwax isn't just a waxy buildup in your ear. Scientists are discovering it could be a powerful diagnostic tool for detecting serious diseases like cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's. This humble substance might transform medical screening.

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When words become a labyrinth, each syllable a potential trap, speaking changes from a simple act to an intricate navigation. For generations, people who stutter have been told their challenges stem from nervousness, childhood trauma, or personal weakness. ...

New research from Lurie Children's Preventive Cardiology Program confirms that protecting children’s heart health does more than guard their arteries. It sets the foundation for a healthy body and mind for life.

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