It’s become a well-accepted fact for most Americans — almost a rite of passage, in a way — that hearing loss is inevitable as we age. However, hearing loss isn’t just for the elderly. According to a ...

You've heard the excuses a dozen times ... the reasons why a worker doesn't want to wear the required hearing protection in noise-hazardous areas. Some of the excuses ("they bother me" or "they're ...

Ear plugs are a straightforward and efficient answer to eliminating bothersome noise. They can be particularly useful when attempting to sleep in a loud environment, concentrating on tasks, or ...

If you spend time operating power tools and noisy machinery, an investment in good hearing protection is money well spent. Loud noises cause hearing loss by damaging sensitive cells in the ears. You ...

Many activities, such as operating heavy machinery, enjoying loud concerts, or shooting guns at a range, generate harmful levels of sound. Ear protection reduces such noise to prevent long-term damage ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- As NASCAR weekend picks up speed in downtown Chicago, the big event is raising a particular health concern. The cheering crowds, cruising cars and tight traffic means noise levels ...