Hearing Loss
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After Alka Yagnik reveals rare hearing loss diagnosis, ENT specialist explains the condition
Health | Jun 24, 2026, 06:55 PM ISTAfter Alka Yagnik revealed she was diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss following a viral attack, ENT specialist Dr Vishal Vikas Nair explains the condition, symptoms, treatment options and why early diagnosis is crucial.
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Did you know poor sleep can shrink your brain? Doctor highlights 5 facts about brain health
Health | Apr 01, 2026, 08:07 PM ISTSimple daily patterns can impact brain function more than expected. Dr Kunal Sood highlights how sleep, stress, diet and hearing may influence cognitive health and long-term brain ageing.
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Could your diabetes be impacting your hearing? US-based physician explains the risk
Health | Feb 14, 2026, 12:26 PM ISTHearing loss is rarely discussed as a diabetes complication, but Dr Kunal Sood says the link is real. He points to research showing higher rates of high-frequency hearing decline in people with type 2 diabetes, driven by microvascular damage and long-term poor glycaemic control.
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World Hearing Day 2025: Decreased hearing ability? Protect your ears with these tips
Health | Mar 03, 2025, 12:16 PM ISTMillions of people around the world are suffering from deafness. World Hearing Day is celebrated every year on March 3 to spread awareness about this problem. If you also want to take care of your ears' health, then definitely include these measures in your daily routine.
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Chemo medicine may cause significant hearing loss in longtime cancer survivors: Study
Health | Jul 03, 2024, 06:45 AM ISTStudy finds 78% of testicular cancer survivors treated with cisplatin experience hearing difficulties, highlighting need for routine hearing tests and development of preventive measures.
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What is rare sensorineural nerve hearing loss? Know causes, symptoms and more
Health | Jun 18, 2024, 02:06 PM ISTRare sensorineural nerve hearing loss is a condition that affects a small percentage of the population but can have a significant impact on their daily lives. It is crucial to understand the causes and symptoms of this condition to seek proper treatment and improve quality of life.
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Alka Yagnik diagnosed with rare sensory hearing loss, says 'I was not able to hear anything'
Entertainment | Jun 18, 2024, 12:43 PM ISTTaking to her Instagram handle on Tuesday, the legendary singer Alka Yagnik opened up about her rare sensory hearing loss. She also added a word of caution regarding exposure to very loud music and headphones. See her post.
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World Hearing Day 2024: 5 effective ways to prevent auditory loss
Lifestyle | Mar 03, 2024, 02:13 PM ISTDiscover five practical strategies to safeguard your hearing on World Hearing Day 2024. Learn how to protect your ears from loud noises, maintain good ear hygiene, and prioritise regular check-ups for optimal auditory health.
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Delhi to London road trip aims to raise global awareness about hearing loss
Travel | Jul 14, 2023, 02:04 PM ISTThe main focus of the trip is to engage with communities, organisations, and healthcare professionals across various countries, sharing knowledge, resources, and experiences related to hearing loss.
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Study suggests hearing loss strongly associated with COVID-19
News | Mar 23, 2021, 07:05 AM ISTAccording to a new study, hearing loss and other auditory problems are strongly associated with COVID-19.
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Hearing loss before 50 may raise drug abuse risk, says study
Lifestyle | Mar 29, 2019, 07:38 AM ISTHearing loss is connected with a variety of health problems, including mental and physical health, which may place these individuals at risk for pain disorders.
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Healthy diet may lower risk of hearing loss in women, says study
Health | May 13, 2018, 02:45 PM ISTThe researchers collected detailed information on dietary intake every four years.
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Smokers at higher risk of suffering hearing loss, says a study
Lifestyle | Mar 14, 2018, 03:58 PM ISTFor the study, published in the journal Nicotine and Tobacco Research, researchers included 50,195 people, aged between 20 to 64 years and free of hearing loss.
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‘Sound is life’: Struggles of a person with ‘hearing loss’
Health | Mar 12, 2018, 03:47 PM ISTTo be precise, 360000000 people worldwide have disability hearing loss.
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New drugs can help prevent hearing loss, says study
Health | Mar 11, 2018, 05:35 PM ISTThe researchers identified multiple compounds that protected cochlear cells from cisplatin, several of which are already approved to treat other conditions.
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Hearing loss may indicate memory loss for some, says a study
Lifestyle | Mar 01, 2018, 12:08 PM ISTThe researchers found that people with central hearing loss were twice as likely to have mild cognitive impairment as people who had no hearing loss.
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Noida: Class 10 student slaps classmate brutally for Snapchat video, boy loses 25% hearing
Life | Sep 08, 2017, 03:43 PM ISTParents have lodged a formal complaint with the school Principal of Pathways, Noida.
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Hearing tests may fail to detect common form of hearing loss
Lifestyle | Apr 21, 2017, 06:50 PM ISTThe traditional clinical hearing tests often fail to detect the common form of inner ear damage in patients.
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Popping balloons may lead to permanent hearing loss, says study
Lifestyle | Feb 01, 2017, 10:55 AM ISTAre you one of those who love to pop balloons at birthday parties and other celebrations? Then, it is recommended that you stop doing it at once. Popping balloons can be louder than shotgun blasts
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Researchers identified the Brain area that adapts to hearing loss
Lifestyle | Aug 07, 2016, 07:38 AM ISTIn a move to revolutionize the treatment of hearing loss, a specific part of the brain that older adults rely on to differentiate speech sounds in background noise has been pinpointed. As people age, their