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Hearing Loss May Be More Widespread Than Thought
White, Mexican-American men at highest risk, survey shows

Memory Problems Tied to Sound Processing Disorder
Inability to filter out background noise may be indicator of mild impairment, study says

Hybrid Cars Pose Risk to Blind, Visually Impaired
Virtually silent engines remove key cue to safety; group seeks legislative help

All Newborns Should Have Ears Screened, Task Force Says
Up to 3 of every 1,000 U.S. babies born with hearing loss, experts note

Health Tip: Protect Your Hearing
Prevent hearing loss from too much noise

New Ear Tube Device Helps Treat Infections Faster
Stainless steel rod reduces time of anesthesia, number of instruments inserted into canal

Sudden Hearing Loss May Portend Stroke
It could foreshadow trouble by as much as 2 years, Taiwanese study suggests

Sprinters Closest to Starter’s Pistol Have Edge
Study says startle response sped up reactions

Diabetes Might Help Spur Hearing Loss
Study finds higher rate of impairment among diabetics

Secret to Treating Tinnitus in Vets May Be Unlocked in Zebrafish
Researcher trying different drugs to ease condition in water creature