Megan Gerhart, Au.D. received her doctorate of audiology from the University of Florida. She has experience helping pediatrics to geriatrics both in private practice and medical models of care. She ...

(BPT) - How likely are you to experience hearing loss because of your job? You may think you're safe if your job doesn't involve operating noisy machinery, but hearing loss can occur whenever you're ...

One of the most difficult-to-understand terms for newcomers (and even experienced enthusiasts) in audio and sound reproduction is the decibel, partly because it’s a measure of relative intensity or ...

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) impacts 5.2 million children and teens NIHL affects roughly 26 million adults Sustained exposure to 85 decibels (dB) or more can lead to NIHL Intermittent exposure to ...

Have you ever wondered why listening to rainfall is so relaxing? With the exception of thunderstorms, rainfall typically measures around 50 dBA. In addition, rain emits a sound that is similar to ...

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A report by tech guide The Wirecutter tries out thirty headphones for children. — -- Some headphones marketed for children may not restrict enough noise for young ears, according to a new report ...

Fans may not be present for games in most NFL stadiums, but it will sound like they are. Per a league source, the NFL currently is considering the use of artificial crowd noise in the range of 70 to ...

From the special effects and action to the surround sound, a trip to the theater is an adventure, but is it too much excitement for your ears? "It feels like you are almost in the movie. It's really ...

Your favorite cycling or dance class is a great way to burn calories and boost heart health — but it might not be so good for your ears. Some audiology experts are warning that the loud volume of ...