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Higher Rates of Hearing Loss Among Workers Exposed to Chemicals
Workers who come in contact with certain chemicals experience higher rates of hearing loss. Scientists think that some chemicals interact with noise, leading to increases in work-related hearing loss.
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Noise Levels in Restaurants
Loud restaurants have become so common that noise levels are now commonly included in restaurant ratings. Noisy Planet provides tips and guidelines for protecting your family’s hearing while dining out.
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It’s Not Always Quiet on the Farm
While farms may look peaceful and quiet, they can actually be quite noisy. Protect your hearing from farm machinery and livestock noise.
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Music Training Is Good for Teens’ Brains
A study shows that even if teens are not exposed to musical training until high school, they can still garner significant benefits from musical training.
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New International Standard for Personal Audio Devices Aims to Keep Your Hearing Safe
The World Health Organization (WHO) and another agency within the United Nations—the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)—collaborated in developing a global standard for safe personal listening devices and systems.
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