Common sounds like a dog barking or a refrigerator humming can be excruciating for 8 to 17% of Americans. This hearing sensitivity, known as hyperacusis, can dramatically impact daily living.

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Hyperacusis can cause significant ...

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a 'smart choker' that could transform the lives of people with speech impairments.

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Current speech assistance technology is bulky and rigid, sometimes requires ...

UK researchers have identified two early warning signs of Parkinson's disease: hearing loss and epilepsy. Over a million health records were analyzed.

Roughly 145,000 people in the UK have Parkinson's, which causes tremors, stiffness, and slow ...

We talk to our dogs a lot, but do they understand us? Science says, "Yes," but it's complicated. It’s more than just sweet talk and tummy rubs, according to a new study that examined the interplay of vocalizations, brain waves, and behavior ...

The hunt for smart ways to power personal devices is nonstop. In Los Angeles, scientists have big plans for a novel source of energy: ambient noise. Imagine your clothes generating electricity from the noise around you to power your hearing aids.

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With 10,000 American boomers turning 65 every day until the end of 2029, stories about the challenges of aging are nonstop and everywhere. We hear much less about the challenges of millions of Americans caring for their loved ones.

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The nonstop noise of urban life makes it harder for children to learn. As cities grow, the rising noise dulls young learners during their most crucial years of development and learning.

Research shows noise significantly reduces skills essential ...

UC Davis researchers have restored the speech of an ALS patient using a brain-computer interface (BCI). The BCI translates brain signals into speech, a significant advancement in restoring communication.

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This biotechnology ...

We often hear about the challenges of aging boomers and those in their 80s, but one crisis gets overlooked: hearing loss in people over 90. However, research from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden has examined the hearing health of 91 participants ...