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Zebra Fish May Hold Key to Tinnitus – Fri, Dec 5th 2008

Tinnitus is better known as ringing in the ears, even though the sounds may not actually be ringing. Could be whooshing, high-pitched screeches or simply “noises that…

Scientists Warn of Health Risks from Exposure to Noise from Personal Music Players – Thu, Dec 4th 2008

Listening to personal music players at a high volume over a sustained period can lead to permanent hearing damage, according to an opinion of the European Union Scientific…

The Relationship Between Obesity and Ear Infections – Tue, Dec 2nd 2008

Both adults and kids are certainly at risk of obesity. Check out these stats:

33% of U.S. adults are obese. That’s one out of three.
From 1960 through 2004, obesity increased…

Sprint Nextel Offers New Cell Phone Solution – Mon, Dec 1st 2008

Sprint Nextel has announced efforts to adapt its services for the hearing loss community. The carrier has launched Sprint WebCapTel On the Go, a no charge mobile Web-based…

Ida Institute's Pilot Seminar Uses Innovative Approach to Spark Knowledge-Sharing, Insight and Enthusiasm – Sun, Nov 30th 2008

Skodsborg, DK November 10 – Unconventional approaches to knowledge sharing proved to be the catalyst for collaboration, innovation and insight at the Ida Institute’s pilot…

10 Tips to Protect Your Hearing Aid – Sat, Nov 29th 2008

Here are 10 tips to keep your hearing aids running at peak performance for years to come. And that means these tips are money savers because you won’t have to purchase a…

UK Study Connects Smoking and Hearing Loss – Tue, Nov 25th 2008

The Royal National Institute for the Deaf (RNID), the prestigious UK advocacy group for the hard of hearing and deaf populations, released the results of a study funded by the…

Colorado Newborns at Most Risk Miss Hearing Screening Tests – Mon, Nov 24th 2008

Newswise – A new study of Colorado birth records shows that infants with low Apgar scores – the widely used measure of newborn health – are 10 times less likely to receive an…

Study Reveals Cheap Hearing Aids Are Potentially Unsafe – Sat, Nov 22nd 2008

Michigan State University researchers Professor Jerry Punch and Susanna Love Callaway recently published the results of a study comparing consumer satisfaction and hearing aid…

Siemens Introduces LIFE, an Open Fit Hearing Instrument that is Beautiful, Smart, and Discreet – Wed, Nov 19th 2008

Small and Light, yet Stylish and Sophisticated, Life is Full of Possibilities and Potent Technology for Wearers with Mild to Moderate Hearing Loss.
Piscataway, N.J., October 31,...

Hearing Aids Shown to Improve Quality of Life – Tue, Nov 18th 2008

It is a well-known fact that untreated hearing loss can result in a diminished quality of life. Hearing aids, however, can and do have a positive impact not only on the hearing…

Diane Kruger is the New face of Hear the World – Mon, Nov 17th 2008

October 23, 2008, Stäfa, Switzerland – Hollywood star Diane Kruger has signed up to be an ambassador for the Hear the World initiative. The successful actress is the current…

Siemens Launches Motion™, A Complete Product Portfolio for Mild Through Severe Hearing Loss – Fri, Nov 14th 2008

Six Different Rechargeable Motion™ BTEs in an Array of Colors and Custom Products Giving Confident Wearers All the Performance, Comfort, and Convenience They…

Study Shows Exercise Improves Hearing – Thu, Nov 13th 2008

“Aerobic physical exercises that improve cardiovascular fitness also help boost cognitive processing speed, motor function and visual and auditory attention in healthy older…

Ida Institute Builds an E-Community on the Web – Thu, Nov 13th 2008

Skodsborg, DK October 28 – Ida Institute today unveiled a newly designed website, www.idainstitute.dk, that provides a virtual gathering place for hearing care professionals and…