Parkinson's rates are soaring beyond what aging explains. Evidence implicating toxins raises hope that preventing exposures could spare future generations.

The context: Trichloroethylene (TCE) is an industrial solvent linked ...

Do vision and hearing operate independently? New research reveals an intriguing connection: Your ears make faint, inaudible sounds when your eyes move.

• The sounds were recorded by a highly sensitive microphone placed in the ear canal. ...

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 ...

A new study reveals inequities in urban noise, with louder volumes in areas once denied loans due to racial discrimination. The impacts on residents and wildlife ecosystems raise environmental concerns.

The research team analyzed 83 US cities ...

Prescription hearing aids go far beyond simply amplifying sound. Thanks to the intelligent use of AI, extended battery life (some with up to 50 hours), Bluetooth streaming, remote care, and fall-detection systems.

Hearing aids’ new context: ...

Researchers have developed a system to absorb excessive sound in enclosed spaces like theaters and concert halls to make them safer for hearing.

Their revolutionary piezoelectric design converts loud noise into electrical energy.

• The ...

New research reveals lacking social connections can be deadly: People reporting loneliness and isolation had greater odds of dying prematurely.

A 12-year study of over 450,000 adults found all measures of loneliness increased ...

Hearing loss and injuries are common issues for service members and veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs says hearing problems are among the most common service-connected disabilities.

From sudden hearing loss to noise trauma, innovative ...

The latest research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society finds wearing hearing aids significantly reduces older adults' chances of taking a tumble. A study of 300 adults found hearing aid users had 50% lower odds of falling versus ...