Sue's inspiring story features in BBC appeal - Mid Sussex Times

Mid Sussex Times

Sue's inspiring story features in BBC appeal Mid Sussex Times A SEVERELY deaf mother from Burgess Hill will feature in a special television appeal calling on viewers to support 'Hearing Dogs for Deaf People'. The national charity relies on donations to extend its work, training dogs to help people with severe ... and more »

After years of loud music, are baby boomers losing hearing? - Daytona Beach News-Journal

After years of loud music, are baby boomers losing hearing? Daytona Beach News-Journal Twenty-six million Americans between the ages of 20 and 69 have some degree of hearing loss due to exposure to loud noises such as music or those found on the job, according to the National Institute and Deafness and Communication Disorders.

Research faces funding battle - The Star

Research faces funding battle The Star “Funding research into hearing loss is facing a particularly challenging time and research into hearing loss does not figure as highly as more high-profile conditions,” he said. “We know that as little as £1.50 a person is spent on deafness research ...

Deaf mom celebrates daughters from both worlds - Staunton News Leader

Deaf mom celebrates daughters from both worlds Staunton News Leader For some of my young dance students, the very word "deaf" is often misspoken as "death," and for many, having a child with presumed gradual loss seems like a fate worse than. Personally, I have both diminishing profound hearing loss, and a burgeoning ...

Study Finds Hearing and Touch Sensitivity Linked Genetically - Geekosystem

Study Finds Hearing and Touch Sensitivity Linked Genetically Geekosystem by Rollin Bishop | 12:04 pm, May 13th, 2012 Those that have congenital deafness have hearing loss present at birth. The majority of these cases are due to genetic issues, though it's possible for environmental factors to play their part in causing ... and more »