Health News Archives

U.S. Gets a ’D’ for Preterm Birth Rates
March of Dimes says 18 states plus Puerto Rico and District of Columbia get failing grades

Mutant Mouse Gene Offers Clues to Hearing Loss
Variant prevented ear hair cells from pumping out excess calcium, study finds

Health Tip: Have a Hearing Loss?
Signs that your hearing may not be perfect

MRI Detects Soft Tissue Damage Affecting Kids’ Hearing
Scans could improve docs' ability to diagnose location of defects, study says

Prosthetic Ears Boost Hearing After Injury
Not only restores aesthetics, but also improves speech recognition

Health Tip: Adjusting to a Hearing Aid
Allow time to get used to it

Hearing Loss May Be More Widespread Than Thought
White, Mexican-American men at highest risk, survey shows

Memory Problems Tied to Sound Processing Disorder
Inability to filter out background noise may be indicator of mild impairment, study says

Hybrid Cars Pose Risk to Blind, Visually Impaired
Virtually silent engines remove key cue to safety; group seeks legislative help

All Newborns Should Have Ears Screened, Task Force Says
Up to 3 of every 1,000 U.S. babies born with hearing loss, experts note