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Can I Inherit Tinnitus From My Parents? Researchers say, "Not Likely."

Medical News: Can't Get Tinnitus from Your Mother - in Surgery, Otolaryngology from MedPage Today.

Sophie Sound Check

A few weeks ago, I was invited to meet with Sophie and Joan Kaye of the non-profit organization Sophie Sound Check. Sophie is a remarkable young woman who lost a significant amount of her hearing at the age of seven. Aside from being an honors student and a star high school athlete, Sophie has dedicated herself to educating the world about the importance of preventive hearing health. Here is the recently released You Tube video of Sophie's story.

WNYC - The Brian Lehrer Show: Loud City (January 11, 2010)

Listen to my interview with Brian Lehrer! WNYC - The Brian Lehrer Show: Loud City (January 11, 2010).

Please Share This Post! 92 St Y Lecture on November 17th in NYC!

Healthy Hearing, Healthy Life

Studies have shown that humans' capacity to hear affects the quality of our relationships and mental health, regulates physiology and can impact stress and income levels. Explore the link between healthy hearing and overall well-being and the effects health issues such as diabetes, hypertension and medication can have on the delicate structures of hearing. Discover new strategies to preserve and improve hearing for life.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009  6:30PM, register here!

Drive a convertible? You're at greater risk for hearing loss.

Read an overview of the study from CNN.