September 13, 2005
Headphones linked to hearing loss?
This is the fourth article in as many months, on headphones linked to hearing loss. Something to be taken seriously. From The Associated Press.
"Hearing specialists say they're also seeing more people in their 30s and 40s -- many of them among the first Walkman users -- who suffer from more pronounced tinnitus, an internal ringing or even the sound of whooshing or buzzing in the ears.
... Today, doctors say many people also are wearing headphones, not just to enjoy music, but also to block out ambient noise on buses, trains or just the street. And all of it can contribute to hearing loss.
... With long-lasting rechargeable batteries, people who use portable music players also are listening longer -- and not giving their ears a rest...
Related articles and studies:
-- Mobiles could lead to hearing loss among college kids
-- Siemens phones may cause hearing damage
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