What parents can do to protect their children’s hearing — including the risks that should be avoided
Beyond exposure to loud sounds, causes of hearing problems in children include otitis media (infection of the middle ear), ...
Science News6d
Should you hush that white noise?
At a distance of 30 centimeters (to mimic crib-rail placement), those three machines were pumping out noise louder than 85 decibels, the limit set as safe for workplaces. Above that limit ...
Health Headlines: Common tasks that hurt your hearing
But some everyday things you do may be causing your hearing loss. First – loud noises…anything above 85 decibels can cause ...
Consumer Reports2mon
Protect your ears from noise
try to avoid other prolonged exposure to noise between 75 and 85 decibels. Above that, everyone should limit prolonged exposure or use hearing protection. For instance, if you're going to spend ...
Business Insider7y
Noise pollution affects human hearing, health, and quality of life
The human ear can tolerate noise up to 85 decibels without damage. Anything louder poses a risk of permanent hearing loss. Yet, studies show that anything at or above 65 decibels can trigger an ...