Many Americans don’t worry about hearing damage because they don’t think they’re in loud neighborhoods. But the truth is live concerts and sirens aren’t the only threats. Experts recommend avoiding ...

One of the most common sounds in the modern world is the beep. From microwaves and cellphones to computers and backing-up trucks, this high-pitched alert pings us from every direction. But how is it ...

New research suggests that certain sounds associated with illness—like coughing and sniffling—may interfere with learning by distracting people during educational tasks. In a recent study published in ...