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Hearing test benefits unknown in older adults: panel
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - There's not enough evidence to say whether older adults should be screened for hearing loss if they don't have any symptoms, according to a new statement from a government-backed panel. The recommendation, released on Monday,...Tags: Hearing Impairment, Human Body, Cancer, Medical Specialization, Education
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What is Swimmer's Ear?
Swimmer's ear, or Otitis Externa is a painful infection of the outer portion of the ear or ear canal. The condition often occurs during the summer months when kids are swimming and in the water often. The water gets inside the ear and alters the acidic...
Tags: Sports, Swimmer's Ear, Ear, Nose, and Throat, Diabetes, Swimming
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Concert-Going Mom to Justin Bieber: You're Too Loud
Looks like the paparazzi aren't the only ones Justin Bieber has to worry about. Stacey Wilson Betts took her daughter to the Biebs' concert back in July 2010 is suing the "Baby" crooner for a whopping $9.2 million after she allegedly suffered hearing...
Tags: Justin Bieber, Tinnitus
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Everyone needs a "Champ"ion
The following guest commentary was written by Deter Racine, executive director of the Little Traverse Bay Humane Society. For the past 13 years, I have seen and rescued countless animals in my role as executive director of Little Traverse Bay Humane...
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Easter Seals helps people
Daily American Staff WriterEaster Seals tries to educate people about hearing and speech impairments. "We are now trying to educate parents and kids that loud music can lead to hearing loss," said Annette Sherman, director of Easter Seals of Cambria and Somerset counties. "Hearing...Tags: Hearing Impairment, Human Body, Religious Festivals, Tinnitus, Autism
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Steps to take to combat 5 in-flight ailments
As you pack your bags, remove your shoes at security and kill time at the gate, your health is likely the last thing on your mind. But the fact is that traveling, whether for work or play, can take its toll on your physical condition. Here are five...Tags: Immune System, Air Transportation, Human Body, Cancer, Blood
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Did you hear? Facts about your ears
amyc@herald-mail.comRegardless of the weather, ear health is ongoing concern for many parents. While ear infections might be more common in the winter months, they can also occur in warmer weather, or residual issues might cause problems throughout the year. Swimmer's...Tags: Swimmer's Ear, Human Body, Earache, Ear Infection, Health
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Research on sound, neural processing could help deaf people hear
Purdue University News ServiceA new understanding about how the inner ear processes the temporal structure of sound could some day improve how prosthetic hearing devices are designed to help people with profound hearing loss hear better in noisy places, according to new Purdue...Tags: Purdue University, Hearing Impairment, Human Body, Science, Science and Technology
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Ask the expert: Audiologist Lauren O'Flaherty explains why many Americans live with untreated hearing loss
Only 1 in 7 people ages 50 and older who should be using hearing aids actually wears a device, according to a recent study led by two Johns Hopkins researchers and published in the "Archives of Internal Medicine." The study authors, Dr. Frank R. Lin...
Tags: Hearing Impairment, Human Body, Health and Medical Professionals, Ear, Nose, and Throat, Internists
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Report: Dog found 'near death,' owner charged with cruelty
FloriDUHA dog named "Lagniappe" was found weighing only 10-lbs. (half of what she should weigh) and suffering from hypothermia, anemia and malnutrition. The poor pooch also had an infection in both her ears, swollen gums and was infested with parasites, according...Tags: Hypothermia
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More suffer from hearing loss than expected, study shows
One in five Americans has significant hearing loss, far more than previously thought, according to new research that has scientists warning of an impending public health threat.
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University say the growing number of...Tags: University of Washington, Mental Health, Hearing Impairment, High Blood Pressure, Human Body
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Indiana weather conditions favor potential ear rot development
Press ReleaseThree types of corn ear rot have the potential to appear in Indiana fields because of the extremely hot, dry weather. While there is no way to manage or reduce toxic ear rots at this point in the growing season, Purdue Extension plant pathologist...Tags: Human Body, Diseases and Illnesses, Indiana, Health
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