New study findings have shown that higher caffeine intake is associated with a lower risk of tinnitus, although the underlying mechanism remains unknown. The study showed that intake of caffeine, in the form of coffee, tea, sodas, candy and chocolate,...
How Sound Therapy Can Help Your Tinnitus
Sound therapy, or acoustic therapy, works by making the perception of tinnitus less noticeable in relation to background sound that is delivered through a sound therapy device. The devices can be wearable or be placed on a tabletop. Many different...
Can Prescription Drugs Cause Ringing In the Ears?
Tinnitus, or a ringing in the ears, is generally the first symptom of ototoxicity and is generally short lived, but it can have more permanent symptoms.
Read MoreIs It “TIN-uh-tis” or “tin-EYE-tis”?
Tinnitus affects more than 50 million Americans. There is no cure for chronic tinnitus, but here are a few methods to help minimize its effects.
Read MoreIf I just didn’t have the ringing in my ears, I would hear fine
It is very common for many people with tinnitus (ringing, buzzing, hissing or other sounds in the ears or head) to report that they cannot hear conversation over the ringing sound, and if only the ringing sound would go away,...
What Is New in Tinnitus Treatment
What is new in tinnitus treatment? Until recently, treatment for tinnitus has focused on providing immediate but short term relief. However, technology now exists that has the ability to reverse or even permanently change the abnormal activity of the brain...
What Hearing Loss Sounds Like
What it’s like to have hearing loss or tinnitus and how to talk about your hearing loss with your loved ones that you hold dear to your heart.
Read MoreThe 4 Different Types of Tinnitus
No two people experience tinnitus quite the same. But did you know there are different kinds of tinnitus — for example, tinnitus in the form of a melody? Read on for more.
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