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‘Tis the Season to Protect Your Hearing From Noisy Toys
The holiday season is the time for giving and sharing, but some toys may be hazardous to children's hearing. Consider the noise levels of toys before you buy!
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Travel Through the Ear in Journey of Sound to the Brain
Travel through the human ear in this short, animated video. Learn how sound waves are changed to electrical signals that our brains interpret and understand.
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NIH Scientists Uncover Clues About How Common Cancer Drug Causes Hearing Loss
Scientists have found new clues to explain how a common chemotherapy drug, cisplatin, causes permanent hearing loss in many adults and children.
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October Is National Protect Your Hearing Month: Safeguard Your Hearing
During this year’s National Protect Your Hearing Month—observed each October—learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), and help Noisy Planet spread the word to others.
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Cicadas Can Make as Much Noise as a Motorcycle
Learn about cicadas—the insect that only comes out every 13-17 years and the high-pitch buzz male cicadas use to attract their mates. The buzzing can reach up to 90 decibels.
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Protect Your Hearing During March Madness
Basketball games mean noise from whistles and crowds that reach up to 109 decibels. Be sure to protect your family’s hearing.
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