New research has revealed that deaf persons have better vision than persons who can hear. A study by the University of Sheffield has found that deaf people who had a hearing-impairment early in life have enhanced peripheral vision, which makes them see better. Researchers have learnt that the retinas of the deaf develop differently than [...] Read more…
All of us have experienced or heard of instances where people get so absorbed in what they are doing – reading a page-turning book or working on a tricky puzzle – that they may not hear the bus driver’s announcement & miss their stop. Now, a study conducted by the University College London has revealed that [...] Read more…
Millions of Brits risk suffering hearing loss by listening to music at volumes more blasting than a pneumatic drill. Researchers revealed 1 in 10 people regularly turn up their radio volume higher than a construction-site drill, with another 1 in 6 plugging in to MP3 players at levels more ear-splitting than an aero plane taking off. 1 [...] Read more…
Lyric, the world’s 1st invisible’ hearing aid, that’s fitted deep into the ear canal has been unveiled in the UK. The hearing aid is 16 millimeters in length and can be put on 24/7 for up to 4 months. It was made to be so discreet that users can well ‘forget’ they are sporting it. It’s akin to [...] Read more…
Cotton swabs used to clean ears can cause ruptured eardrums. A recent study by Henry Ford Hospital reveals a direct link between using cotton ear buds to remove ear wax & ruptured eardrums also known TMP – tympanic membrane perforations. Over half of the patients visiting ENT doctors acknowledge using swabs – small sticks with little [...] Read more…
