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Millions of Americans risk hearing loss from jobs and guns
By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) – Many people are exposed to dangerously loud sounds at work and at play, and most of them don’t wear ear plugs or t More »
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Loud noise exposure linked to heart disease risk
(Reuters Health) – People with long-term exposure to loud noise at work or in leisure activities may be at increased risk of heart disease, a U.S. study finds. Researchers found the strongest link in working-age people with high-frequency hearing loss, which i... More »
Shhh! New Orleans takes steps to turn down the music
NEW ORLEANS In New Orleans, a city synonymous with music and raucous revelry, government officials are launching a public health campaign aimed at turning down the volume. The city this week announced the start of “Sound Check,” the latest attempt to address r... More »
