More articles about: Hearing Problems
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Can We Slow Age-Related Hearing Loss?
Study suggests that the overexpression of cochlear neurotrophin-3 can help prevent the loss of hearing.
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How a single protein can slow down age-related hearing loss
Study suggests that the overexpression of cochlear neurotrophin-3 can help prevent the loss of hearing.
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Should you get an over-the-counter hearing aid or see a hearing specialist?
Audiology expert provides insights on the new FDA regulation.
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How to prevent hearing damage
An audiologist’s advice on how best to avoid preventable hearing loss.
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How the expression of one small protein helps the brain process sound
Michigan Medicine researchers investigating the role of neuropeptide Y in auditory function identified the first distinct class of “inhibitory neurons” in the inferior colliculus (IC) in mice, inspiring future research.
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Better Balance, Speech and Hearing: What You Need to Know
Audiologists can help with more than your hearing; they can also help with better speech and balance for children and adults.
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Most Older Adults, Especially Women, Haven’t Gotten Checked for Hearing Loss
Hearing loss often goes undetected, but many adults over 50 haven’t been screened or tested for hearing problems.
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How a Field Clinic Improved Hearing Loss in an Amish Community
Through a field clinic, a Michigan Medicine team brings hearing health services to an Amish community.
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5 Ways to Reduce Hearing Damage
Noise-induced hearing loss is 100% preventable. A Michigan Medicine audiologist gives tips on how to reduce the risk of noise-induced hearing loss.
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Sound On: 1-Year-Old Enjoys New World After Cochlear Implants
Two Michigan Medicine doctors find themselves on the other side of care after learning their baby was born deaf due to a common cold-like virus known as CMV. 
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Hearing Aids Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia, Depression and Falls, Study Finds
New research links hearing aids to lower risk of dementia, depression and falls in Medicare HMO patients.
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Early Hearing Loss May Mean Higher Risk of Drug and Alcohol Issues
National study shows prescription opioid use disorder is twice as high among deaf and hard-of-hearing young and middle-aged adults, compared with hearing peers
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Ringing in the Ears: Where is That Sound Coming From?
A U-M expert in tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, discusses progress made in resolving the common problem.
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Many Older Adults, Especially Those with Health Issues, Feel Isolated
Survey of older adults finds physical & mental health issues, hearing problems, and poor diet, exercise and sleep habits are tied to loneliness
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Cost, Coverage and More Drive Hearing Aid Inequality
A national study finds major variations in hearing aid use by race, income and education — but VA insurance coverage levels the playing field.
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