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Ear-based tinnitus likely explains The Hum, new study suggests
science8 hours ago

Ear-based tinnitus likely explains The Hum, new study suggests

A German study of 28 listeners found The Hum is unlikely to be caused by external low-frequency noise sources. Most participants did not have exceptional low-frequency hearing, and otoacoustic emissions could not account for the sound. The leading explanation is low-frequency tinnitus or heightened sensitivity to low-frequency hearing in some individuals, with more research needed to fully understand how the auditory system processes low-frequency sound and infrasound.

via ScienceDaily|
#audiology#low-frequency-hearing#otoacoustic-emissions
Sudden Hearing Loss at 32: urgent care could have changed the outcome
wellbeing25 days ago

Sudden Hearing Loss at 32: urgent care could have changed the outcome

A Washington Post Well+Being essay recounts Alison Hodgins’s experience with sudden unilateral hearing loss at age 32. She details Aug. 11, 2024 in Vancouver after a sauna, cold plunge, and sunset yoga, arguing that recognizing the condition as an emergency and seeking prompt treatment could have improved her outcome. The one-ear loss is permanent, and she now lives with tinnitus linked to a widely misdiagnosed condition.

via The Washington Post|
#emergency-treatment#hearing-loss#misdiagnosis
Low-Frequency Hum Could Be a Form of Tinnitus, Study Finds
science1 month ago

Low-Frequency Hum Could Be a Form of Tinnitus, Study Finds

A new study suggests the global “Hum” may often be a form of low-frequency tinnitus rather than an external sound, based on 28 volunteers. Tests showed typical low‑frequency hearing and normal otoacoustic emissions, indicating the noise is likely subjective and internal for at least some people. While not all cases are explained, reframing The Hum as tinnitus could steer toward existing and new coping strategies, though there is currently no cure for tinnitus.

via ScienceAlert|
#hearing#low-frequency#otoacoustic-emissions
The Global Hum: Unraveling the Persistent Low-Frequency Mystery
science1 month ago

The Global Hum: Unraveling the Persistent Low-Frequency Mystery

The global hum is a persistent low-frequency noise reported by thousands since the 1970s, with notable cases from Bristol to Taos; the Worldwide Hum Project crowdsources reports but no single cause has been identified. Theories range from external sources like microseismic activity and pipelines to perceptual factors such as low-frequency tinnitus or atypical auditory processing. A 2026 NTNU study leans toward subjective tinnitus as a plausible explanation, though researchers believe multiple causes likely exist. For now, experts advise relaxation and reducing focus on the sound rather than seeking a definitive cure.

via Mental Floss|
#audiology#global-hum#infrasound
Veterans’ Benefits at Risk: DAV Rejects Budget-Driven Cuts to Sleep Apnea and Tinnitus
politics1 month ago

Veterans’ Benefits at Risk: DAV Rejects Budget-Driven Cuts to Sleep Apnea and Tinnitus

The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) denounces a congressional proposal that could cut disability benefits for up to 1.5 million veterans and reduce future payments by as much as $57 billion over 10 years, notably by eliminating compensation for sleep apnea and tinnitus for new and reassessed claims. DAV says the cuts are budget-driven and rely on PAYGO rules, and urges Congress to protect earned benefits and pursue bipartisan solutions. The package also includes DAV priorities like the Major Richard Star Act, expanded survivor benefits, caregiver support, and prosthetic improvements; the bill text notes these provisions in Take Care of America’s Veterans Act (Section 108, page 59).

via DAV : Disabled American Veterans|
#dav#paygo#politics
Serotonin Pathway Tied to SSRI-Linked Tinnitus, Hinting at Targeted Therapies
science3 months ago

Serotonin Pathway Tied to SSRI-Linked Tinnitus, Hinting at Targeted Therapies

New mouse research identifies a specific serotonin-driven circuit from the dorsal raphe nucleus to the auditory system that, when elevated, induces tinnitus-like behavior; turning off this circuit reduces symptoms, providing a potential path to precision drugs that keep antidepressant benefits without worsening tinnitus. The findings help explain why some people on SSRIs experience tinnitus and emphasize the need for clinicians to balance mood relief with ear-related side effects rather than stopping medication abruptly.

via Neuroscience News|
#auditory-system#neuroscience#science
Tinnitus Demystified: Causes, Prevention, and Practical Treatments
health5 months ago

Tinnitus Demystified: Causes, Prevention, and Practical Treatments

Tinnitus is a brain-ear miscommunication often linked to hair-cell damage and age-related hearing loss. The article explains the causes, emphasizes prevention (protect ears from loud noise with proper earplugs), and describes treatments like hearing aids and Tinnitus Retraining Therapy to improve quality of life, noting there is no cure but management can help, and suggests getting a hearing test if you notice ringing.

via SciTechDaily|
#ear-health#health#hearing-loss