THURSDAY, Nov. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Over-the-counter hearing aids now offer older Americans a more affordable option to deal with mild to moderate hearing loss. But some hard-of-hearing seniors already tote around a device that might help just as much — the wireless earbuds they use with their smartphoneContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — More than a billion young people are at risk for hearing loss because of listening to loud music at concerts and using earbuds and other personal listening devices, a new study suggests. “There is an urgent need for governments, industry, and civil societyContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The key to better child behavior after surgery may be a more peaceful operating room. “The period before, during and after surgery is a particularly unpredictable time for parents,” explained Nguyen Tram, a research scientist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. “ByContinue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — It’s official: Older Americans with hearing loss can now stroll into a big box store or pharmacy — or just visit a website — and buy hearing aids without a prescription. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved this new class ofContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Oct. 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Tackling drills are typically a staple of high school football practices, but new research suggests dropping them from training might cut the risk of head hits. Using mouth guards with sensors that recorded every head hit, researchers found players who spent 5,144 minutesContinue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — With the growing popularity of electric scooters, the number of kids injured while riding them has jumped dramatically, a new study finds. Moreover, those injuries have become more severe: In the past decade, the number of patients admitted to hospitals after an e-scooterContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Oct. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — At some schools, grassy sports fields have been replaced by easier-to-maintain synthetic turf. But it turns out that may be more likely to cause player injuries. Noting that synthetic turf football fields have been associated with more ankle and knee injuries, medical studentContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Sept. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Adults with hearing loss soon will be able to amble into a big box store or pharmacy — or just visit a website — and buy hearing aids without a prescription. Over-the-counter hearing aids will be on the market by mid-October, available forContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Sept. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Head lice are ubiquitous still, so there’s a good chance your son or daughter could develop an infestation. Now, the nation’s leading pediatrics group is issuing new guidelines to help schools and families cope. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is emphasizing educationContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Sept. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Professional fighters take a lot of knocks to the head, but a new study suggests they may find themselves thinking more clearly again after they retire. Many studies have pointed to the perils of repeated blows to the head in sports like boxingContinue Reading