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Did The New York Times ‘get it wrong’ about Tinnitus?
Dr. Daniel Fink covers a recent New York Times article about tinnitus.
Hearing loss in older people is a problem around the globe
Dr. Daniel Fink covers research out of China on hearing loss in older adults.
Designing landscapes to minimize noise pollution
Dr. Daniel Fink covers landscape design that minimizes noise pollution.
Middle-age hearing loss could accelerate cognitive decline
Dr. Daniel Fink covers research indicating that middle-age hearing loss contributes to cognitive decline.
Headphones are secretly destroying your health
Dr. Daniel Fink covers a recent Grist article that included several interviews with Quiet Communities Inc. members.
Media reinforces stereotypes in Forest Hills noise dispute
Jeanine Botta covers the ongoing dispute in the Forest Hills neighborhood of New York City over noise from a nearby stadium hosting concerts.
Quiet Communities featured in Grist
Dr. Daniel Fink covers a recent Grist article that included several interviews with Quiet Communities Inc. members.
Physics prof. says tune out crackle, find calm
Dr. Daniel Fink covers a BYU physics professor’s lecture on the importance of quiet.
San Francisco International Airport is getting quieter
Dr. Daniel Fink discusses how airports like SFO are getting quieter for travelers.
Archer named 2028 Olympics air taxi provider
Dr. Daniel Fink covers the announcement of Archer as the official air taxi provider for the 2028 Olympics.
NYU studies New York City’s noisy subways
Dr. Daniel Fink covers recent research out of NYU tracking just how loud New York City’s subways are.
An update on Madrid’s Bernabeu Stadium noise issue
Dr. Daniel Fink, MD, Chair of the Quiet Coalition, weighs in on the noise issues surrounding Madrid's Bernabeu Stadium, home to the Real Madrid soccer team. Following complaints from nearby residents, the stadium has decided to halt concerts as noise containment options are being explored. This action highlights Europe's growing acknowledgment of noise as a public health concern, a stance that the United States should consider adopting.
WHO issues guidelines for video game play
Dr. Daniel Fink, MD, Chair of the Quiet Coalition, discusses the new guidelines for video game play issued by the World Health Organization. He emphasizes the need for increased awareness regarding the use of personal listening devices for extended periods, as many young people are at risk of hearing damage.
Man develops auditory damage from gaming five hours per day
Dr. Daniel Fink, MD, Chair of the Quiet Coalition, discusses the risks associated with prolonged headphone use, citing a recent case of a British man who suffered hearing damage after playing video games for five to six hours a day with the volume at maximum.
Romito presents pickleball noise poster
Dr. Daniel Fink, MD, Chair of the Quiet Coalition, covers QC Scientific Advisor Dr. Kathleen Romito’s recent presentation on the self-reported health effects of pickleball noise at the Acoustical Society of America meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana.
May is no longer Better Hearing Month
Dr. Daniel Fink, MD, Chair of the Quiet Coalition, weighs in on May becoming National Speech-Language-Hearing Month.
What is the best hearing protection for babies?
Dr. Daniel Fink, MD, Chair of the Quiet Coalition, discusses noise protection options for infants.
Proposed Seattle earplug law draws mixed reactions
Quiet Coalition Chair Dr. Daniel Fink, MD, discusses the mixed reactions following a proposed Seattle hearing protection law that would require venues to provide attendees of live concerts with affordable hearing protection.
Noise hypersensitivity in dogs
Quiet Coalition Chair Dr. Daniel Fink, MD, reviews recent research on noise hypersensitivity in dogs, discussing its findings and calling for “A quieter world will be a better and healthier world for all”, including dogs.
Is loneliness linked to a higher risk of hearing loss?
Quiet Coalition Chair Dr. Daniel Fink, MD, discusses new research into the impact our hearing has on our social wellbeing and vice-versa, exploring the confounding links between loneliness and hearing loss.
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