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Largest nonprofit US funder of innovative hearing loss, tinnitus, and related hearing and balance research🔬💪 Prevention | Research | Cure | hhf.org #LoveYourEars #KeepListening Here to share news and notes!

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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 5h
"The resource emphasizes that accessible listening experiences depend not only on audio technology, but also on trained staff, clear communication and meaningful involvement from people with hearing loss." hearinghealthmatters.org/hearing-news... #auracast
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RNID and GN Hearing Partner to Improve Theatre Accessibility with Auracast | Hearing Health & Technology Matters
LONDON, UK — RNID and GN Hearing have announced the launch of Auracast for Theatres, a new practical guide designed to help theatres and live-performance venues improve audio accessibility for people ...
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 8h
"Her training spans electrical engineering at Jadavpur University in Kolkata, India; a PhD in Neuroscience from Syracuse University; and postdoctoral work with Dr. Robert V. Shannon [former HHF board member] at the House Ear Institute." www.audiologyonline.com/releases/mon...
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Dr. Monita Chatterjee Named the John Niparko Memorial Lecturer for CI2027 San Diego -Release 29846
Dr. Monita Chatterjee of Northwestern University is named the John Niparko Memorial Lecturer for CI2027 San Diego.
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 8h
"Today, HHTM posts what is believed to be the final article of Dr. Jerry Northern, co-authored with Barry Freeman. We honor Dr. Northern as a collaborative pioneer in pediatric audiology and list the influential textbooks he co-authored or co-edited." RIP hearinghealthmatters.org/hearing-news...
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Audiologists and Vaccines: Preparing for the Resurgence of Vaccine-Preventable Hearing Loss | Hearing Health & Technology Matters
Today, HHTM posts what is believed to be the final article of Dr. Jerry Northern, co-authored with Barry Freeman. We honor Dr. Northern as a collaborative pioneer in pediatric audiology and list the i...
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 8h
"This should be the essence of auditory rehabilitation, or hearing rehabilitation.... It should be an integral part of what we as audiologists do and not an add-on. It should be what we do every time we see our patients!" www.ovid.com/jnls/thehear... via @hearingtracker.com #keeplistening
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Auditory Rehabilitation: What is it? Or What... : The Hearing Journal
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 8h
“Dr. Bohua Hu, who is exploring the underlying basis for the auditory differences in the sexes, recently published a preclinical study describing a genetic mutation that affects responses to stress in the inner ear.” news.utdallas.edu/health-medic... via @hearingtracker.com @utdallas.bsky.social
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Researcher Seeks Cause of Gender Gap in Hearing Loss
By Stephen Fontenot  | Dr. Bohua Hu, who is exploring the underlying basis for the auditory differences in the sexes, recently published a preclinical study describing a genetic mutation tha...
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 8h
"Choi emphasizes that uncertainty about longevity should not overshadow the established benefits of hearing care: improved communication, reduced hearing-related disability, and stronger social engagement and connections." www.hearingtracker.com/news/hearing... @hearingtracker.com #keeplistening
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Hearing Aid Use Linked to Lower Mortality in Large Multinational Study
A study of more than 64,000 adults links hearing aid use to lower mortality, but does not prove that hearing aids extend life.
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
"This systematic review provides an overview of the current literature and quantifies the relative impact of 17 modifiable risk factors across these diseases, using normalised disability-adjusted life year-weighted beta-coefficients." jnnp.bmj.com/content/96/6... #keeplistening
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Modifiable risk factors for stroke, dementia and late-life depression: a systematic review and DALY-weighted risk factors for a composite outcome
Background At least 60% of stroke, 40% of dementia and 35% of late-life depression (LLD) are attributable to modifiable risk factors, with great overlap due to shared pathophysiology. This study aims ...
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Via our friends at VeDA: Washington University in St. Louis is studying the barriers associated with taking betahistine in the U.S. If you are over 18, in the U.S., have been diagnosed with Meniere's Disease, and have taken betahistine in the last 12 months, see: vestibular.org/wp-content/u...
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
"We host the event for kids who are deaf or hard of hearing as a way to celebrate their uniqueness and have them feel the connection with the community." www.cpr.org/2026/09/29/f... via @tanglenews.bsky.social @cprnews.bsky.social #keeplistening
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Balls and parachutes fly high at track and field day for kids who are deaf, hard of hearing
The annual event brings together kids with hearing loss from across the state
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
So, true story, we might be living with a teen who is obsessed with Minecraft, so we are super excited to partner with @vitalasy.bsky.social to raise awareness about healthy hearing! 🥰 🎥 Vitalasy's full video with a beautiful story arc! youtu.be/EMEwGSHcw58 🫶 #gaming #minecraft #keeplistening
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
"Among the swimmers is Bay Area native Rebecca Alexander, an award-winning author, psychotherapist, disability advocate and extreme athlete." 👏👏 www.einnews.com/pr_news/9489... #ushersyndrome #keeplistening
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Ten Swimmers Going Deaf and Blind Take on Alcatraz to Accelerate Usher Syndrome Research
Ten people living with Usher syndrome will swim from Alcatraz to San Francisco to raise awareness and funds for research toward treatments.
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
"Campaign promotes a simple three-step approach – Assess. Control. Protect. – to help employers prevent permanent, life-changing ill health." press.hse.gov.uk/2026/10/13/n... #keeplistening
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Noise and vibration: HSE warns employers not to wait until the damage is done  – HSE Media Centre
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
"the strong vascular signal serves as a reminder that the heart and the ear may be failing together, and that protecting cardiovascular health could be one of the most powerful tools for preserving both hearing and the brain’s wiring." bioengineer.org/hearing-loss... #keeplistening
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Hearing Loss in Aging Weakens the Brain's Wiring, Massive Scan Study
A study of more than 2,400 older adults finds that age-related hearing loss is linked to weaker structural brain connections, particularly between frontal and subcortical regions, supporting the
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
"receive a comprehensive hearing evaluation, and clinicians should ask directly about emotional distress and thoughts of self-harm. Strategies like cognitive behavioral therapy, hearing aids and sound enrichment can help people manage their tinnitus" medicalxpress.com/news/2026-10... #keeplistening
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Living with ringing in your ears? Updated guideline supports a personalized, evidence-based approach to tinnitus
The American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) today published the Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG): Tinnitus Update in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. More ...
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
"October is National Audiology Awareness Month, recognized by the American Academy of Audiology to encourage better hearing health, prevent noise induced damage and recognize the role audiologists play in treating hearing and balance concerns." www.azfamily.com/sponsored/he... #keeplistening
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8 things you didn’t know you needed to hear
You would think hearing loss would be obvious. It rarely is.
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
“Hearing loss is often mistaken for inattention or confusion,” Dr. Kummerer explains. “It puts strain on relationships and it can cause real embarrassment when someone misses part of a conversation without meaning to.” www.ocalagazette.com/the-silent-s... #keeplistening
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The silent struggle
Hearing loss doesn't announce itself. There's no rash, no limp, no visible sign that tells the people around you something has changed. That's part of
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
"EchoBridge explores how AI, computer vision and multimodal technologies could support translation among sign language, speech and text, helping people who communicate differently understand one another." global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202610/12/... #keeplistening #AI
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AI tool aims to bridge communication divide
Chinese entrepreneur Cheng Lu is exploring whether multimodal artificial intelligence can bring benefits beyond productivity gains to people long underserved by technology.
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
"Around 200 medicines are known to have ototoxic effects." www.the-independent.com/life-style/h... #keeplistening
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The five common medicines that could be harming your hearing
Hearing loss is a lesser-known but long-lasting side effect of some medications
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
"more likely to experience depression, dizziness, headaches, traumatic brain injuries, epilepsy, cerebrovascular disorders, thyroid diseases and problems related to heavy alcohol use. Tinnitus and hearing loss were already more common" medicalxpress.com/news/2026-10... #keeplistening #brain
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Early-onset Alzheimer's disease shows different warning signs from established risk factors
A study by the University of Oulu and the University of Eastern Finland found that people who developed Alzheimer's disease before the age of 65 accumulated a wide range of health problems, particular...
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
"'When conversations get tiring and frustrating, you’re less likely to socialize,' says Dr. Hsu. Social isolation can make cognitive symptoms (dementia) worse. Isolation can lead to depression and increases your risk for dementia, says Hsu." www.everydayhealth.com/neurological... #keeplistening
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Hearing Loss and Alzheimer's: Solutions to Stay Connected
Learn how hearing loss impacts early-stage Alzheimer’s, signs to watch for, testing options, hearing solutions, and communication tips for better brain health.
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
A student at John Jay College of Criminal Justice is researching: “To what extent do social and institutional barriers affect the mental health and opportunities of people with hearing loss?” Survey for people with HL: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... and providers: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Individuals With Hard of Hearing
Hello! This survey is open to individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing, including those who use hearing aids, cochlear implants, or other assistive hearing technology, as well as those who do not u...
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
"When it comes to VA ratings, 10 percent is the maximum a veteran can receive for tinnitus, no matter the severity. Unlike hearing loss, which can be measured precisely through standard audio tests, the VA cannot test for the intensity of the ringing." www.hometownfocus.us/articles/und... #tinnitus
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Understanding VA benefits for sleep apnea and tinnitus - Hometown Focus | Northland news & stories
One of the treatments for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the nightly use of a CPAP machine. Veterans with OSA who believe the condition is connected to their military service are encouraged to consu...
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
"They found that the risk scores developed from precise phenotypes were better predictive of individuals with hearing loss than risk scores developed from diagnostic codes." news.vumc.org/2026/10/08/n... #keeplistening
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New genetic insights could help detect hearing loss earlier
Vanderbilt Health study explores genetic susceptibility of sensorineural hearing loss, which is caused by damage to the inner ear.
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
"Chandrasekhar also sees potential for lower-cost versions in countries where access to audiology services is limited, as well as other forms of sound delivery being explored with research partners." hearinghealthmatters.org/hearing-tech... #keeplistening
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Could AI Hearing Glasses Reach People Who Avoid Hearing Aids? | Hearing Health & Technology Matters
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA — Eyeglasses have helped people see more clearly for centuries. A startup incubated at the University of California San Diego Qualcomm Institute (QI) is exploring whether the sam...
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
"clinicians should: Describe hearing technology in accurate, balanced language. Emphasize individualized outcomes rather than marketing-driven claims." hearinghealthmatters.org/hear-in-priv... #keeplistening
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How One Word Can Change Everything: Don’t Underestimate the Power of the Labeling Effect | Hearing Health & Technology Matters
Brian Taylor, AuD, explores how the labeling effect can shape patient expectations, hearing aid preferences, and perceived outcomes in clinical care.
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
"The conversation closes with a broader question for hearing healthcare: Should hearing checks become as routine as eye exams, blood pressure checks, cholesterol screenings, and dental visits?" < 💯 YES hearinghealthmatters.org/thisweek/202... @sharieberts.bsky.social #keeplistening
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We Value Hearing — So Why Is Hearing Loss Still So Misunderstood? | Hearing Health & Technology Matters
Nearly half (48%) of U.S. adults say society doesn’t know enough about hearing loss — even though people overwhelmingly recognize the importance of good hearing. In this conversation, Shari Eberts spe...
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
"Researchers found that hearing impairment was associated with a higher likelihood of dementia.... The findings are particularly notable because much of the research connecting hearing loss and dementia has come from higher-income countries." hearinghealthmatters.org/hearing-news... #keeplistening
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Study Strengthens Case for Earlier Hearing Loss Intervention in Cognitive Health | Hearing Health & Technology Matters
New research from South Africa strengthens the case for addressing hearing loss earlier as part of efforts to support cognitive health and healthy aging.
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
From our friends at HLAA: The next Hearing Loss at Work webinar is Wed, Oct 21, 2pm ET: Explore how to shape your personal brand to support career growth, prepare for leadership, and expand your visibility in the workplace: www.hearingloss.org/event/webina... #keeplistening
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WEBINAR—Hearing Loss at Work Series: Beyond Performance: Building a Personal Brand with Hearing Loss - Hearing Loss Association of America
Discover how professionals with hearing loss can build a strong personal brand, increase workplace visibility, and advance their careers. This webinar explores practical strategies for communicating your value, navigating the visibility gap, practicing self-advocacy, and approaching disclosure with confidence.
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
"The finding adds to evidence that a dysfunctional cochlea – the snail-shaped structure in the inner ear – could play a role in at least some cases of tinnitus, and raises the potential of using prestin as a biomarker for the frustrating condition." newatlas.com/imaging-diag... @uconn.bsky.social
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Tinnitus answer may be found in our blood
For the 14% of us living with tinnitus, the persistent ringing inside our heads is impossible for anybody else to hear. Or measure. A new study suggests a blood test for an inner-ear protein could pro...
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
"Vestibular disorders remain among the most underrecognized and frequently misdiagnosed neurological conditions. Dr. Brandt and Dr. Anson have each made extraordinary contributions to improving the lives of patients" vestibular.org/blog/2026-me... #keeplistening #balance
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VeDA's 2026 Medical Champion Awards
The Vestibular Disorders Association is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Medical Champion Awards, recognizing healthcare professionals whose work is advancing the diagnosis, treatment, and...
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
"Health Canada has approved the hearing aid features on the AirPods Pro 2, but so far only B.C. has passed legislation for OTC aids and so Apple has not enabled the features in Canada." www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article... #keeplistening @theglobeandmail.com
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As hearing aid technology improves, issues of accessibility and stigma persist
Over-the-counter devices available in the U.S. cannot yet be sold in most parts of Canada
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
"I found 11 studies that examined the risk of tinnitus with statins... a few [suggesting] a possible link; however, it’s clear that elevated cholesterol itself is associated with hearing loss.... I found several studies supporting a protective effect of statins" www.syracuse.com/advice/2026/...
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
"Gestures and finger movements can be used to give instructions to the robot [so they can] be operated in noisy environments [and] where voice commands are difficult to hear. The technology may also be easier to use for people with hearing impairments." apocwire.com/us/p/0000047... #keeplistening
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Japan's donut robotics and Charm Care Build New Eldercare Business Model with Humanoids Assisting Care Staff
Donut Robotics and Charm Care launch a ¥300 million alliance to deploy AI-powered humanoid robots in Japanese eldercare facilities and support care staff.
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
“I have a colleague in neuroscience I’ve started working with and we’ve figured out that we can apply gravitational wave detection technology to identifying changes in brain waves that indicate [when] someone’s experiencing tinnitus” particle.scitech.org.au/atoms-galaxi... #tinnitus #keeplistening
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Solving tinnitus from a billion light years away | Particle
By studying phenomena occurring billions of light years away, astrophysicist Fiona Panther could help solve problems much closer to home.
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
“Our work now says there is promise in using prestin as a biomarker for tinnitus. This is our first step to developing drugs to help manage tinnitus.” today.uconn.edu/2026/10/ucon... #tinnitus @uconn.bsky.social (o geez this photo with her ear and hand!) #keeplistening
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UConn Study Strongly Links Blood Prestin with Tinnitus - UConn Today
UConn Health researchers found elevated levels of the unique ear protein in individuals with tinnitus, a breakthrough they hope will spark larger studies an ...
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
"with Oticon earning the program’s top distinction for its Oticon Zeal hearing aid" hearingreview.com/hearing-prod... @oticon.bsky.social #keeplistening
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2026 Hearing Technology Innovator Award Winners Announced
Discover the 2026 Hearing Technology Innovator Award winners, with Oticon earning Innovator of the Year for its Zeal hearing aid.
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
“But the actual recordings and thus readings of amplitude are made with another kind of device, a Sound Level Meter (normally used in industrial acoustics, but that can also serve in working with animals!).” www.404media.co/loudest-bird... #keeplistening @404media.co
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Two New Birds Louder Than Jackhammers Just Dropped
The bare-throated bellbird and the red-legged seriema join the white bellbird in the winner’s circle of the loudest birds on Earth, with calls exceeding 120 decibels—louder than a chainsaw or jackhamm...
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
"the public has no assurance as to its quality, safety and efficacy. Consumers are strongly warned that the use or consumption of this violative product may expose them to potential health risks, including possible injury or harm." www.fda.gov.ph/fda-advisory... @fda.gov #tinnitus
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FDA Advisory No.2026-1291 || Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of the Unregistered Drug Product “South Moon Tinnidrop Tinnitus Relief Spray 2fl.oz. (60 mL)” - Food and Drug Administra...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises the public against the purchase and use of the following unregistered drug product: 1. South Moon Tinnidrop Tinnitus Relief Spray 2fl.oz. (60 mL) […]
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
"These findings support sound therapy as an effective intervention for chronic tinnitus in individuals with mild hearing loss." www.nature.com/articles/s41... #tinnitus #keeplistening
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Efficacy of sound therapy in chronic tinnitus patients with mild hearing loss: a multicentre, double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Efficacy of sound therapy in chronic tinnitus patients with mild hearing loss: a multicentre, double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
"Many young people wear them while commuting, working, studying, exercising and relaxing, so their ears may receive very little meaningful recovery time throughout the day." stoke.nub.news/news/adverti... #keeplistening
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Local audiologist reveals how to protect your ears without giving up headphones
One billion young people risk hearing loss from unsafe listening - a local audiologist reveals how to protect your ears without giving up headphones.
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
"In practical terms, this metric represents the softest speech sounds a person can hear in each ear. A lower number indicates that the person can hear softer sounds. The measure is already used by hearing specialists around the world." www.jhunewsletter.com/article/2026... #keeplistening @jhu.edu
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What if we treated hearing like any other metric of health? A seminar from the Cochlear Center
A recent Hopkins seminar, held on Sept. 24, featured Molly Sheehan and several researchers from the Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (CCP) and centered on the “Hearing Number,” a public healt...
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
“It is best to limit exposure to loud noise as much as possible and, when unavoidable, wear hearing protection in noisy environments, such as sporting events, concerts or around loud machinery” nypost.com/2026/10/04/h... #keeplistening
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4 surprising things people don’t realize can mess with their hearing
Certain factors that mess with the ability to properly hear may take some people by surprise, including an item many reach for regularly.
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
"While instantaneous torque, whisper-quiet electric motors and aggressive regenerative braking systems provide drivers with an exhilarating and efficient experience, these very features are triggering physical discomfort, dizziness and nausea among passengers." sundayguardianlive.com/trending/ele...
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Electric Vehicle Design Triggers Motion Sickness: How Torque, Regenerative Braking, And Quiet Cabins Cause Passenger Nausea
Electric vehicle design is increasingly linked to passenger motion sickness, driven by instantaneous torque, regenerative braking, and silent cabins that create sensory mismatches.
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"This year’s winners span hearing aids, auditory implants, assistive technologies and software, hearing conservation, clinical equipment, therapeutics, service delivery, and personal listening devices." hearinghealthmatters.org/hearing-news... #keeplistening
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2026 Hearing Technology Innovator Awards™ Winners Announced | Hearing Health & Technology Matters
Hearing Health & Technology Matters (HHTM) has announced the winners of the seventh annual Hearing Technology Innovator Awards™, recognizing technologies, products, and services advancing hearing care...
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"squid seem to regulate hair bundle length to tune their hair cells to different frequencies, much like the human ear. This makes squid a promising model for studying how human hearing works." case.edu/news/newly-d... #squid #keeplistening
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Newly discovered hair cells on squid may offer clues to understand hearing loss in humans | CWRU Newsroom | Case Western Reserve University
CLEVELAND–Scientists for years have known that squids have cells with bundles of tiny, hair-like protrusions on their heads and arms like those buri...
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"The initiative is currently expanding into Texas, Florida, Colorado, and Illinois.... The goal is simple: make checking your hearing at 50 as routine as other health screenings—and give people a baseline they can track over time." hearinghealthmatters.org/thisweek/202... @sharieberts.bsky.social
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Listen Up: A New Push to Make Hearing Screening Routine at 50 | Hearing Health & Technology Matters
Hearing loss often develops gradually, which means many people may not recognize changes until they begin interfering with everyday communication. A new national initiative is looking to change that b...
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"The brains of some unresponsive hospice patients continued reacting to sounds only hours before death, supporting the possibility that hearing is one of the last senses to fade." www.fodmapeveryday.com/what-really-... #keeplistening
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What really happens in the final moments of life? 5 discoveries that changed what we thought
For a long time, dying was often imagined as a simple biological shutdown: the heart stops, the brain becomes progressively quieter and awareness disappears. Research from hospitals, hospices and card...
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"We expect this technology to play a key role in the development of soft marine exploration robots capable of operating underwater, as well as wearable medical devices that conform naturally to human skin for health monitoring." www.eurekalert.org/news-release... #keeplistening #dolphins
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SKKU develops artificial sensory device that stretches like rubber and converts underwater ultrasound into neural signals
New organic&ndash;inorganic nanocomposite combines stretchability and piezoelectric properties, maintaining stable performance even under 50% strain
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"There’s also the matter of how the regulations in the new bylaw would be enforced. The draft gives the board options for who to assign enforcement responsibilities to, including the police department and/or department of health and human services." www.capecodchronicle.com/articles/517...
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Orleans May Regulate Landscaping, Leaf blower Noise
ORLEANS – The town could be working its way toward an all-out commercial ban on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers, but not likely until the...
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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Your ears collect sound. Your brain makes sense of it. “The ears collect sound, but the brain must organize it, interpret it and attach meaning to it,” Dr. Darrow said. www.liherald.com/stories/eigh... #keeplistening
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Eight things you didn’t know you needed to hear - Herald Community Newspapers
For National Audiology Awareness Month, we asked Dr. Keith Darrow how to encourage better hearing health, prevent noise induced damage and recognize the role audiologists play in treating hearing and ...
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