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 ...

Today we are looking at the best decibel meter app to measure noise levels. Do you work in a loud factory and want to see just how much damage is happening to your ears when you “forget” your earplugs ...

Q. I’m worried about my hearing because I played in a rock band when I was a kid. How dangerous is the sound level on the bandstand? A: Sound volume is measured in decibels (dB). You risk hearing loss ...

iPhone and Apple Watch include a wide range of valuable health features and a couple of them that don’t get much attention include measuring ambient and headphone noise levels. Read along for a look ...

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.

Moments after the award-winning Detroit noodle shop Ima opened its doors for lunch on a recent Monday, a decibel meter perched high on a ledge above the dining room hovered around 70 decibels, about ...

Share on Pinterest A third of people in the US are regularly exposed to noise levels that can damage their hearing, increasing additional health risks. grinvalds/Getty Images New findings from the ...

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 ...

The roar of the crowd marks the thrill of a packed football stadium like we saw Sunday at Ford Field. But that deafening roar risks potential ear damage and hearing loss. A historic game like the ...

ROCHESTER — Noise levels along a section of West Center Street are being analyzed following continued complaints about Mayo Clinic shuttle buses. “We know there is not much we can do, but we view it ...