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 ...

Noise causes damage to the inner ear due to excessive exposure levels, prolonged exposure, or a combination of both. Noise-induced hearing loss is largely preventable with hearing protection and being ...

Children, teens and adults unknowingly risk their hearing during many activities. The damage can be immediate and permanent or gradual, causing hearing loss over time from prolonged exposure.

According to a study Apple conducted using data from its smartwatch, many adults are exposed to excess noise, which can lead to hearing loss and more. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a ...

As many as 1.35 billion young people worldwide are at higher risk of hearing loss because of how loudly they listen to music, according to a report from the World Health Organization. Audiologists say ...

Restaurant noise is a known nuisance. Zagat and Consumer Reports surveys have both named loud environments as the number one irritant for patrons. Many people choose their lunch or dinner destinations ...

The world is getting louder. People cannot escape noise pollution in their everyday lives whether from traffic, infrastructure, music or more, but employees can and must be protected from excessive ...