Many movies reach sound levels of 85 decibels and beyond.
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About 40 million Americans have hearing problems due to exposure to loud sounds.
A patient’s age upon receiving a cochlear implant can influence the technology’s effectiveness.
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Researchers are exploring different ways to improve how cochlear implant users perceive speech and music in noisy environments.
The more often you expose yourself to loud noise, the greater your risk of hearing loss.
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Noise-induced hearing loss is permanent, which is why looking after your hearing while you’re young is so crucial.