In people who have experienced hearing loss, one of the most common types they encounter is noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). According to the American Hearing Loss Foundation, NIHL is one of the most common types of hearing loss in the US, after age-related hearing loss. NIHL is a kind of sensorineural hearing loss and occurs in 23 percent of people … Read More

Safety is a concern every time we get into our car and hit the road. Car accidents in the U.S. reach more than 6 million per year, and the average number of motor vehicle crash deaths is 10 per 100,000 persons per year. Careful driving requires sharp visual and auditory senses to make prompt and informed choices. Although all drivers … Read More