Sounds surround us. We enjoy many of them—such as music, birdsongs, and conversations with friends. But loud or long-lasting noises—from motors, power tools, and even headphones—can permanently damage our hearing. The January 2015 edition of NIH News in Health, a monthly newsletter from the National Institutes of Health, highlights the causes of noise-induced hearing loss and steps you can take to protect your hearing.
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