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 ...

A policy statement published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) this month is raising awareness about the damage that noise exposure has on both children and adults. The statement reviews ...

Noise exposure causes more problems than hearing loss. It’s considered an underestimated threat to public health by medical organizations, including the World Health Organization, potentially ...

Sounds that are lower pitched are less studied than other types. Some say it’s a health hazard. Others have doubts. By Lourdes Medrano/Undark Published Apr 17, 2024 8:00 AM EDT This article was ...

Pilots and aviation personnel are highly susceptible to permanent hearing loss from sustained exposure to high noise levels (85 dBA and above) in aircraft environments, potentially jeopardizing FAA ...

Have you ever been somewhere truly free from the sounds of humankind? We become immune to the sounds of distant traffic and especially the subtle hum of planes above, but there are few places that don ...

Construction workers encounter multiple hazards on the job, but, more often than not, noise is not considered as critical as some of the other present dangers. There is no question that construction ...

The roar of the crowd marks the thrill of a packed football stadium like we saw Sunday at Ford Field. But that deafening roar risks potential ear damage and hearing loss. A historic game like the ...

Sperm whales produce clicking sounds that reach source levels of 236 dB re 1 micropascal at one meter, making them the ...