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  In this edition of EmpowHER's "Daily Dose", Bailey Mosier examines a study conducted at the Henry Ford Hospital that suggests that there may be a connection between improperly controlled ...

  Daily Dose - Is There A Link Between Diabetes And Hearing Loss?

  By Bailey Mosier on February 7, 2012 - 9:55am
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  NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Teens who are exposed to secondhand smoke may be at a higher risk of hearing loss, researchers have found.

  Secondhand smoke tied to teens' hearing loss

  on July 18, 2011 - 1:02pm
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  NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Nearly two-thirds of Americans over 70 have some degree of hearing loss, according to the first national estimates published Sunday.

  Hearing loss common in seniors: national survey

  on February 28, 2011 - 2:00pm
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  According to the Archives of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, at least 29 million Americans currently live with a hearing impairment.

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  1 in 7 Americans Has Hearing Loss

  By MC Kelby HERWriter on February 21, 2011 - 7:32pm
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  Using mice, Australian scientists demonstrated that nasal stem cells injected into the inner ear could actually reverse or restore hearing during the onset of sensorineural hearing loss ...

  Possibility That Stem Cells Could Prevent Childhood Deafness

  By Anna Portela on February 15, 2011 - 3:53pm
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  Getting more omega-3 fats into your diet may protect you from losing your hearing.

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  Hearing Loss: Often Preventable

  By Jody Smith HERWriter on July 8, 2010 - 5:01am
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  When it comes to choosing a hearing aid, there are many factors you need to consider, including the style, electronics, battery life, and other features. The first step in picking the ...

  Picking the Right Hearing Aid

  By Denise DeWitt HERWriter on December 10, 2009 - 11:21pm
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  Most parents monitor their child’s progress against common growth milestones, like height and weight.

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  Normal Hearing Checklist for Children

  By Denise DeWitt HERWriter on December 3, 2009 - 4:26pm
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  It’s safe to say we’ve all been around someone who is listening to an mp3 music player with the volume turned up so loud that the extra sound seems to be leaking out of their heads and ...

  Do Ear Buds Equal Ear Damage?

  By Denise DeWitt HERWriter on August 13, 2009 - 9:22pm
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  The hormone estrogen has been linked to how the brain processes sounds. It plays a large role in how the brain collects and interprets auditory information.

  Since When Does Estrogen Affect Hearing?

  By Kacie Irby on May 6, 2009 - 7:02pm