Choose the right earplugs or earmuffs: Buy earplugs or earmuffs with a Noise Reduction Rating of at least 22 decibels. This number, listed on the product package, tells you how much sound the product ...

Tinnitus may occur after exposure to loud noise, such as live music, heavy machinery, or fireworks. Share on Pinterest vm/Getty Images You’ve probably heard about the dangers of listening to loud ...

If you have ringing in your ear, known as tinnitus, try to listen to calming sounds, distract yourself, or engage in activities that help reduce stress. If this doesn’t help, see a doctor for a more ...

Ever go to the movies or a rock concert and been blasted by the sound? You may not realize it while it’s happening, but ongoing exposure to loud sounds at these venues can damage your hearing. Our ...

"What treatments are recommended to help with tinnitus? I started noticing a subtle ringing in my ears about 10 years ago but ...

Most farmers deal with some degree of hearing loss and should protect their ears when using loud equipment, according to a Virginia farmer who is also a nurse practitioner. Amy Johnson, of Bedford ...

If you often experience a ringing in your ears or hear sounds that no one else can, you're not alone. According to the U.S. National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, between 10 ...

Headphone users around the world who listen to music at a higher-than-recommended levels risk hearing loss, researchers say. (Mackenzie Calle for The Washington Post) Unsafe music listening habits are ...

Imagine hearing a ringing, buzzing, or humming—or sometimes all three—that never stops. For the following 12 women with tinnitus, that's just a part of daily life. Although some treatments may help, ...