Why do some sounds hurt?

Understanding why certain small sounds or noises irritate and annoy us in our everyday life! You are sitting in your class, ...

Hearing loss isn't just from loud noise: 6 common habits and health conditions quietly harming your ears

Hearing is vital for daily life, but surprising factors beyond age and loud noise can cause damage. Conditions like diabetes, ...

Research shows annoying sounds might not be in your ears, but in your brain

The sound of someone sniffling can be irritating, but that has almost nothing to do with the sound itself, new Carnegie ...

Misophonia: Having strong negative reactions to certain sounds is linked to mental inflexibility

Hearing involves more than just the ears—it's intimately connected to how we think and feel. A recent study has shed light on ...
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March Madness and babies: Are the sounds of the game too big for little ears?

The NCAA basketball tournament is not only exciting, it's loud! The roar of the crowd and the buzzing of the buzzer as time expires can reach the same volume levels as a jackhammer! Those noises can ...