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Dementia risk factors identified in new global report are all preventable – addressing them could reduce dementia rates by 45%
Nearly half of all dementia cases could be delayed or prevented altogether by addressing 14 possible risk factors, including vision loss and high cholesterol. That is the key finding of…
Loud Play, Silent Risk: Video Gaming’s Link to Hearing Loss
Summary: A systematic review indicates a potential risk of irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus among video gamers due to high sound levels. The study, encompassing over 50,000 individuals, found that…
Loud sounds at movies and concerts can cause hearing loss, but there are ways to protect your ears
Ever go to the movies or a rock concert and been blasted by the sound? You may not realize it while it’s happening, but ongoing exposure to loud sounds at…
Unlocking Sound: Common Supplement Might Combat Age-Related Hearing Loss
Summary: Researchers discovered a link between age-related hearing loss and decreased cholesterol in the inner ear. This cholesterol reduction affects the outer hair cells (OHCs), which are essential for amplifying…
Gene Therapy Reverses Age-Related Hearing Loss
Summary: Researchers successfully demonstrated the efficacy of adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors in reversing genetic hearing loss in aged animal models. The scientists developed a mature mouse model with a mutation…
