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Hearing loss triggered by loud music on the rise

‘Changing mindsets’ is the theme of Hearing Day 2024. Experts say hearing loss was once considered shameful, and despite being a vulnerable group, senior citizens felt embarrassed to get evaluated. This has changed.

29 February 2024, 20:44 IST

Hearing loss triggered by loud music on the rise

Hearing loss triggered by loud music on the rise

Hearing loss triggered by loud music on the rise

29 February 2024, 20:44 IST

Key aspects of Apple devices' accessibility features

Besides hearing music for long hours, people who work in places with big machinery which produce high noise levels, are vulnerable to early onset of hearing loss

03 March 2023, 11:34 IST

World Hearing Day: Here's how to make good use of hearing accessibility features on Apple devices

World Hearing Day: Here's how to make good use of hearing accessibility features on Apple devices

Key aspects of Apple devices' accessibility features

03 March 2023, 11:34 IST

Loud music, headphones pose risk to 1 bn youths: Study

The WHO estimates that over 430 million people worldwide currently have disabling hearing loss

16 November 2022, 08:14 IST

Over 1 billion youths at risk of hearing loss due to headphones, loud music: Study

Over 1 billion youths at risk of hearing loss due to headphones, loud music: Study

Loud music, headphones pose risk to 1 bn youths: Study

16 November 2022, 08:14 IST

Karnataka to use new devices to screen hearing loss

For early detection of hearing loss, the health department initiated a day-long training programme recently for administrative medical officers

11 April 2022, 05:05 IST

Karnataka govt to screen 1 lakh people in 3 months with new devices for hearing loss

Karnataka govt to screen 1 lakh people in 3 months with new devices for hearing loss

Karnataka to use new devices to screen hearing loss

11 April 2022, 05:05 IST

Study suggests hearing loss strongly associated with Covid-19

23 March 2021, 02:18 IST

Study suggests hearing loss strongly associated with Covid-19

Study suggests hearing loss strongly associated with Covid-19

Study suggests hearing loss strongly associated with Covid-19

23 March 2021, 02:18 IST

Less than $1 device may aid age-related hearing loss

24 September 2020, 11:42 IST

Scientists develop device costing less than $1 to aid age-related hearing loss

Scientists develop device costing less than $1 to aid age-related hearing loss

Less than $1 device may aid age-related hearing loss

24 September 2020, 11:42 IST

Is a sudden hearing loss possible?

A sudden hearing loss, as the name implies, is not always sudden and can happen over a span of days because there is something wrong with the sensory organs of the inner ear, writes Krishnakumar G

12 August 2019, 19:30 IST

Is a sudden hearing loss possible?

Is a sudden hearing loss possible?

Is a sudden hearing loss possible?

12 August 2019, 19:30 IST

Loud sound from speakers, headphones harms hearing

The ideal decibel for human ear is 85 to 90, but the music played at rock concerts, pubs and clubs exceeds 110. This could lead to permanent loss of hearing, say experts

20 March 2019, 13:47 IST

Loud sound from speakers, headphones harms hearing

Loud sound from speakers, headphones harms hearing

Loud sound from speakers, headphones harms hearing

20 March 2019, 13:47 IST

Here’s an app to test hearing loss

The World Health Organisation (WHO) will launch a smartphone app to help users detect hearing loss. The app — which would test the hearing levels of individuals — is said to be an important tool, especially since early detection is vital to treat hearing loss. The theme for this year is “check your ears”.

01 March 2019, 19:39 IST

Here’s an app to test hearing loss

Here’s an app to test hearing loss

Here’s an app to test hearing loss

01 March 2019, 19:39 IST

Hearing loss rises by 30 per cent in 5 years

Doctors cite various urban reasons to increased hearing impairment in the city.

31 January 2019, 13:18 IST

Hearing loss rises by 30 per cent in 5 years

Hearing loss rises by 30 per cent in 5 years

Hearing loss rises by 30 per cent in 5 years

31 January 2019, 13:18 IST