Hearing Health Blog

The holidays are a time for social gatherings and family parties. For the individual with hearing loss, noisy social environments can often exasperate communication difficulties....

There are individuals who suffer from hearing loss that is usually caused by a sudden, traumatic event or a gradual problem. Infections, ear trauma and atmospheric...

Hawkins Hearing Center urges all people to protect their hearing when enjoying the fireworks this 4th of July. The sound produced by the blast of...

I just had a patient ask me about ear candles the other day, so I think this topic is worth revisiting. Ear candling is an...

Today’s relatively inexpensive and convenient MP3 players allow users to listen to music virtually around the clock. People, of course, have been listening to music...

With the holidays upon us, you may find yourself in groups where hearing may be difficult.  Here are some tips to help make things a...

December is the biggest toy-buying month of the year. Unfortunately, many well-intentioned parents may be purchasing potentially harmful toys for their children. Any sound above...

Rothwell and Boyd (2008) evaluated hearing thresholds and amalgam dental fillings across 39 non-smoking women, ages 40 to 45 years. When non-amalgam fillings were used,...

I’m currently reading a fascinating book, “Annoying: The Science of What Bugs Us” by Joe Palca and Flora Lichtman. The two science journalists take a...