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Is it safe to wear earbuds while sleeping?
Dr. Daniel Fink discusses the age old question of whether earbuds are safe to wear while sleeping.
Noise pollution is affecting birds’ reproduction, stress levels, and more
Dr. Daniel Fink discusses the age old question of whether earbuds are safe to wear while sleeping.
Pickleball’s phantom pops are not a joke
Kathleen Romito, MD dives into the science behind pickleball noise — and why it’s more than an annoyance problem.
Climate change might be bad for children’s and teen’s hearing
Dr. Daniel Fink reviews new research on connections between climate change and effects on adolescent hearing health.
What 311 noise data tells us
Jeanine Botta, MPH reviews what recent 311 noise data tells us about the real state of noise and noise complaints in our neighborhoods.
An historical day for aviation
Quiet American Skies’ Maria Becce covers the first ever test flight of the JOBY e-VTOL electric helicopter, which promises cleaner, quieter air travel.
Loud gym music doesn’t increase workout intensity
Dr. Daniel Fink covers new research on noise and exercise intensity.
When recreation becomes a misdemeanor: What Carmel’s decision signals about pickleball noise
Kathleen Romito, MD examines how Carmel, California is confronting the public‑health and planning challenges created by rising pickleball noise.
Johnson County faces a new noise challenge in backyard pickleball courts
Kathleen Romito, MD examines how Johnson County is confronting the urban planning and noise challenges created by new private backyard pickleball courts.
Studies add to knowledge of effects of traffic noise on cardiometabolic health and mental health
Jeanine Botta discusses the results of two recent studies on the mental and physical health effects of traffic noise.
Research study documents unhealthy noise in Portland, Oregon
Dr. Daniel Fink discusses the results from a recent noise study in Portland.
UECNA webinar about aircraft noise
Dr. Daniel Fink discusses the upcoming UECNA aircraft noise webinar.
In Europe, building codes limit bathroom noise
Dr. Daniel Fink discusses noise and design.
NYC man assaulted after asking for quiet
Dr. Daniel Fink covers a stabbing that resulted from a request for quiet.
Loud freehubs are a crime against good manners
Dr. Daniel Fink discusses free hubs on bikes.
New imaging method links inner ear fluid level to hearing loss
Dr. Daniel Fink discusses an article about new imaging methods that link inner ear fluid to hearing loss.
BBC report discusses noise sensitivity
Dr. Daniel Fink discusses an article about noise sensitivity.
Smart technology can help protect our hearing
Jeanine Botta discusses technology and hearing.
Hearing protection devices market driven by rising noise levels
Dr. Daniel Fink highlights an article about hearing noise device markets.
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