World Hearing Day is a global campaign that centers hearing health! Initiated by the World Health Organization (WHO), March 3rd every year marks a call to action that includes raising awareness about hearing loss and useful ways to prevent its development – from a policy to an individual level. According to WHO, approximately 466 million…
DetailsResearchers at the University of Manchester in the U.K. are leading the effort to develop new face masks that help communication. With the ongoing pandemic, people are encouraged (and required in most places) to take important precautions to reduce their risk of developing and spreading Covid-19. This includes wearing face masks and practicing social distancing.…
DetailsWe are constantly interacting with technology throughout the day. Advanced technology has made it easier to connect and use devices while engaging in various activities. This includes virtual assistants, which allows people to easily perform everyday tasks: asking Siri to make a phone call, send a text, look up directions etc. Hearing aids have integrated…
DetailsTinnitus is an unpleasant and often disruptive symptom that over 50 million people experience. It describes noises that are heard internally without the presence of external sources of sound. These sounds are commonly described as buzzing, ringing, clicking, or whistling which can be heard in one or both ears. Tinnitus is not a medical condition…
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