PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - The American Academy of Pediatrics is sounding the alarm on excessive noise that kids and teens are exposed to. They're warning that it might have permanent consequences. A new ...

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) impacts 5.2 million children and teens NIHL affects roughly 26 million adults Sustained exposure to 85 decibels (dB) or more can lead to NIHL Intermittent exposure to ...

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 ...

"The question is: how much of this effect is due to particle pollution, and how much is noise?” the study author asked. If you’ve ever worked in a retail environment in which the same playlist is spun ...

The world is getting louder. People cannot escape noise pollution in their everyday lives whether from traffic, infrastructure, music or more, but employees can and must be protected from excessive ...

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. 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 ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Officials from the City of Houston held a press conference to discuss the new noise ordinance that went into effect Tuesday. The ordinance was passed in May and is a welcome ...

These longtime New Yorkers aren’t letting their concerns over late night partying fall on deaf ears. Roughly 20 Brooklyn and Queens residents gathered at a town hall Wednesday, with some airing out ...

Empaths are often sound sensitive and have a lower tolerance for noise. It's important that we honor our sound sensitivity and do our best to create an environment that is quiet and peaceful. For ...