Newborns should be tested for hearing problems more than once before leaving the hospital, a new study has found, because initial tests may falsely indicate auditory problems, resulting in parental ...

A study of individuals with misophonia found that approximately 65% of them have received at least one other psychological disorder diagnosis. The most common additional diagnoses were depression (49% ...

Maintaining good hearing health involves more than just avoiding loud noises—it also includes paying attention to your diet. While certain nutrients can support auditory function, some foods and ...

Tinnitus is derived from the Latin word tinnire, which means, "to ring." [1] Tinnitus is described as any sound emanating from the head not attributable to an external sound. There may be hissing, ...

Neuroscientists solve the "cocktail party problem," proving that neural amplification of vocal features like pitch and ...

Imagine being able to hear perfectly but still not understand what people are saying, especially when there’s background noise. That’s the daily experience for someone with central auditory processing ...

MCLEAN, Va. (7News) — The impact of constant noise exposure is seen in military service-connected disabilities. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, the top two issues are tinnitus -- ...

Ever find yourself saying “What?” even though you understood the gist of the conversation? This seemingly small habit could reveal something deeper. Research ...

Researchers identify a brain pathway in humans that enables rapid, unconscious fear responses to scary sounds, similar to ...