Hearing
-
Search launched for hearing loss drugs
A British charity is to finance a major international search to find the first drugs for hearing loss, it was announced today. Read more
-
Young ears at risk – WHO
Nightclubs and smartphones are placing the hearing of a generation of adults at risk, according to health experts. Read more
-
Child infection link to hearing
People who suffered common infections in childhood face an increased risk of hearing loss later in life, British researchers say today. Read more
-
Hearing gene found
A major study involving twins has led to the discovery of a gene responsible for the quality of hearing, it was announced today. Read more
-
Deaf threat to musicians
Professional musicians face a massively increased risk of losing their hearing, a study shows today. Read more
-
Gene hope for hearing treatment
The cochlear implant was a revolution in the treatment of hearing loss – and now researchers say they can boost it with gene therapy. Read more
-
Wear ear defenders – DJ
A top DJ has urged music lovers to wear ear defenders to concerts amid concern about the growing risk of damage. Read more
-
Ancient ‘glitch’ blamed for childhood ear infections
Textbooks may have to be re-written after researchers in England discovered why some children are prone to repeated bouts of glue ear – it’s an evolutionary glitch in the development of the middle ear. Read more
-
Ear problem myths exposed
Campaigners are hoping to expose a series of "myths" about the hearing problem tinnitus this week. Read more
-
Breakthrough brings hearing treatment hope
British scientists have made a breakthrough in the search for new treatments for hearing loss, it was announced last night. Read more