Diabetes Takes Toll on Women's Hearing: Study

FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Diabetes is associated with hearing loss in women, especially if the blood sugar disease isn't well-controlled, new research indicates.

Drug could prevent hearing loss

A drug being studied at the University of Florida shows promise for protecting the inner ear from loud noise, and the subsequent toxic reactions that cause hearing loss.

Can you hear me now? Hearing loss workshop set for Feb. 23 in New Caney

A workshop on hearing loss will be held at the R.B. Tullis Branch Library, 21569 US Highway 59 in New Caney on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. The public is invited to this free event.

Mill Neck Audiology Helping Those With Hearing Loss

Organization operates a facility on 501 South Broadway in Hicksville Many people would agree that noise levels are on the rise. Ear-piercing sounds emanate from movies screens, concert stages and cranked-up volumes on iPods. And how often, when waiting for a live operator, is one subjected to high-decibel recordings while on hold? There is no denying the prevalence of loud noise these days ...

Hearing loss might go unnoticed for years

Tuesday afternoon, representatives from Hear Inc. provided Western Stark County with the chance to find out how well they hear the world around them. Representatives from Hear Inc. visited the Massillon Family YMCA to provide free hearing tests to the community.