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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

‘Tired Ears’: millions of older adults suffer from a costly disease that isolates them and is not funded by public healthcare

Millions of older adults in Spain suffer from presbycusis, a hearing impairment that isolates them and lacks funding from public healthcare.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Simple Hearing Checks Help Prevent Learning Struggles in Vhembe Schools

A recent initiative in Limpopo's Vhembe District identified hearing issues among students that could hinder their learning, emphasizing the importance of regular hearing screenings in schools.

Mar 18 • 11:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Dentist identified as the leader of the group selling illegal weight loss pens in Bahia is released

Dentist Gustavo Gesteira was released from custody after an initial court hearing following his arrest during an operation targeting illegal sales of weight loss pens in Salvador, Bahia.

Mar 14 • 12:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

RESEARCH ⟩ Scientists found an unexpected lead on the agonizing hearing disorder

Researchers have discovered an unexpected link between tinnitus and sleep, which could open new avenues for treatment of this challenging condition.

Mar 13 • 13:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suitcase Murder: Ricardo Jardim's Defense to Request Mental Sanity Exam and Points to Other Person's DNA After First Hearing

The first instruction hearing for the murder case of Brasília Costa, whose dismembered body was discovered in Porto Alegre, was held, with the defendant Ricardo Jardim's defense questioning the DNA evidence.

Mar 12 • 17:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Woman who took own life told friend of husband's abuse before death

A court is hearing a case where Christopher Trybus is accused of the manslaughter of his wife Tarryn Baird, who took her own life after enduring alleged abuse.

Mar 12 • 17:23 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

After serious health problems – Kristina Meseguer's candid confession

Kristina Meseguer, currently living in Bali, openly discusses her ongoing hearing issues and her positive approach to recovery on Instagram.

Mar 12 • 10:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Elderly man feels unwell and dies in Palmas forum during possession recovery hearing

An 80-year-old man died suddenly at the Palmas Forum in Brazil during a possession recovery hearing.

Mar 11 • 22:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Katie Price's daughter Princess 'felt sick' after cruel comments about weight loss

Princess Andre shared that she felt sick after hearing cruel comments surrounding her mother Katie Price's weight loss struggles.

Mar 11 • 07:41 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Hidden Hearing Loss: 6 Everyday Sounds That Many People Can No Longer Hear

Many people no longer hear sounds like rustling leaves, raindrops, and door knocks, which experts say may indicate undiagnosed hearing loss.

Mar 10 • 06:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: A Quiet Crisis - Babies Born With Hearing Loss Often Diagnosed Too Late in South Africa

Newborn hearing screening is not universally mandated in South Africa, leading to late diagnoses of hearing loss in thousands of infants.

Mar 9 • 09:33 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

It is necessary to resume hearing screening for primary school children

The article stresses the importance of reintroducing hearing screenings for primary school children in Iceland.

Mar 8 • 16:08 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Killer believed victim of heinous murder was a paedophile

The Supreme Court of Victoria is hearing the plea of Thomas Clarke, who murdered 72-year-old John Lindsay Hunter, with details indicating the victim may have been a paedophile.

Mar 6 • 01:51 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Hearing of ‘El Congo’, the CJNG leader linked to the murder of Carlos Manzo, suspended due to health reasons

The initial hearing for Gerardo ‘N’, also known as ‘El Congo’, a leader of the CJNG, was suspended due to health issues linked to his obesity following his alleged involvement in the murder of Uruapan's mayor, Carlos Manzo.

Mar 5 • 21:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Hearing of the former army commander's case postponed due to his illness

The trial of former army commander Valdemaras Rupšys has been postponed due to his health issues.

Mar 5 • 07:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hearing Loss Starting from the 40s... "Early Detection is Important as It Cannot Be Reversed"

A recent study highlights the rising prevalence of hearing loss among individuals in their 40s, attributing it to increased earphone usage and suggesting the importance of early detection.

Mar 4 • 22:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Hearing aids were compensated for almost 13 thousand residents last year

Last year, nearly 13,000 residents in Lithuania received compensation for hearing aids due to various hearing impairments.

Mar 3 • 14:46 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Why is World Hearing Day celebrated?

World Hearing Day is celebrated on March 3rd to raise awareness about the importance of preventing hearing loss and promoting auditory health.

Mar 3 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Doctor: To avoid harming hearing, headphones should not be used for longer than 60 minutes

An audiologist warns that prolonged use of headphones among youth can damage hearing, advising breaks every hour.

Mar 3 • 08:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

‘Get treatment, the government will pay for it...’ said CM Yogi to the people

In Gorakhpur, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath assured families struggling with serious health issues during a public hearing that financial barriers to treatment would not be allowed to persist.

Mar 3 • 06:58 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Free hearing tests available on World Hearing Day

On World Hearing Day, free hearing tests and consultations are being offered in Latvia to promote hearing health services access.

Mar 3 • 05:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The well-being of the family begins with hearing

Caring for hearing is integral not only for health but also as a loving gesture towards oneself and loved ones, emphasizing the importance of regular hearing check-ups after age 55.

Mar 2 • 09:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspects of killing a patient at Hospital Areolino de Abreu have their arrests converted to preventive detention

A judge has converted the arrests of two suspects involved in the killing of a patient at a hospital in Teresina, Brazil, into preventive detention due to their inability to participate in a custody hearing.

Feb 27 • 17:04 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Health Care Takes Over the Hearing and Speech Services Center

Iceland's Health Care will take over the tasks of the Hearing and Speech Service Center as it is set to be dissolved on May 1.

Feb 26 • 14:56 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Only when her daughter began to hear voices did the psychiatric care open up

The article discusses the long and painful journey of a mother, Catharina Sørensen, as she fights for psychiatric care for her daughter, Viola, who experiences severe emotional distress, including hearing voices.

Feb 26 • 07:26 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Senators Sanders and Mullin clash in heated Senate hearing exchange: 'You're part of the problem'

Independent Senator Bernie Sanders and Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin engaged in a heated exchange during a Senate hearing focused on Obamacare.

Feb 26 • 01:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

An influencer critical of traditional medicine faces the Senate to lead public health in the U.S.

Casey Means, a wellness influencer nominated by Donald Trump, faced scrutiny during her Senate confirmation hearing aimed at leading U.S. public health amid her controversial views on vaccines and traditional healthcare.

Feb 25 • 17:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Wellness influencer picked by Trump for surgeon general faces Senate grilling

Casey Means, Donald Trump's controversial nominee for surgeon general, faces questioning from the Senate health committee after her initial hearing was postponed due to childbirth.

Feb 25 • 13:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Klaipeda residents invited to check their hearing for free

Residents of Klaipeda are encouraged to participate in a free hearing check event organized by medical professionals.

Feb 25 • 12:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner, pleads not guilty to the murder of his parents

Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to murder charges against his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer, during a court hearing in Brazil.

Feb 23 • 17:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Over a hundred thousand euros in funding for a special association: This is what it is

A Finnish association providing support for individuals who hear voices receives over 131,000 euros in funding to continue their peer support activities.

Feb 21 • 05:12 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'In 30 seconds, my phone rang': How Ellen Pompeo learned of Eric Dane's ALS diagnosis

Ellen Pompeo learned about Eric Dane's ALS diagnosis through third parties and offered her unconditional support upon hearing the news.

Feb 20 • 18:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hearing well can prevent dementia... pay attention to your parents' hearing

A recent report emphasizes the critical importance of monitoring the hearing of elderly parents to mitigate risks associated with hearing loss, including dementia.

Feb 17 • 05:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Health CPI of the Chamber of Sorocaba closes without hearing the accused; case evolves into corruption scandals of the city hall

The Health CPI in Sorocaba closed without hearing from the accused, despite ongoing protests from the opposition regarding the investigation into corruption.

Feb 12 • 19:21 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

How to Remove Water from the Ear

This article provides tips on safely removing water trapped in the ear and the risks associated with improper methods.

Feb 11 • 20:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple arrested with smuggled weight loss pens in Pindamonhangaba is released by the Justice

A couple arrested for selling smuggled weight loss pens was released on provisional bail after a court hearing in Brazil.

Feb 11 • 18:14 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Jyoti Singh reaches court in divorce case, why didn't Pawan Singh come?

Jyoti Singh appeared in the Ara civil court for a scheduled family court hearing regarding her marital dispute with husband Pawan Singh, who missed the appearance citing health issues.

Feb 11 • 11:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Doctors share first sense you lose when you're just hours from death

Palliative care specialists explain that the first sense to be lost when death is imminent is typically the sense of hunger and thirst, followed by speech, vision, hearing, and touch.

Feb 8 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Lawyer accused of killing former father-in-law and his mother poisoned has mental health problems, says defense

Amanda Partata Mortoza, a lawyer accused of poisoning her former father-in-law and his mother, remained silent during the hearing regarding the crimes and her defense stated that she suffers from mental health issues requiring proper treatment.

Feb 6 • 17:49 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

George Pig is Deaf

In the new episode of the children's series Peppa Pig, George receives a life-changing diagnosis of moderate hearing loss, and will begin wearing hearing aids, as revealed during an episode of Good Morning Britain.

Feb 5 • 09:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Peppa Pig announces young brother George's sad health diagnosis as Gladiator reaches out

Peppa Pig's younger brother George will be diagnosed as moderately deaf in an upcoming episode of Peppa Pig Tales, which will address the theme of hearing loss.

Feb 5 • 09:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Hearing a 'heartbeat' in your ear could be a sign of an aneurysm

A medical expert warns that hearing a 'heartbeat' in your ear, known as pulsatile tinnitus, might indicate an underlying aneurysm and should prompt a doctor's visit.

Feb 4 • 09:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

A passenger described what happened when cabin pressure dropped in the plane: "It was awful"

A passenger recounted experiencing a sudden drop in cabin pressure during a flight from San Antonio to Chicago, leading to severe headache and partial hearing loss, sharing the ordeal on viral Reddit post.

Feb 4 • 09:02 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

Ábalos claims diabetes, hypertension, anxious depressive syndrome, and scoliosis to avoid the next hearing

Former minister José Luis Ábalos has reported health issues including diabetes and hypertension to avoid attending a Supreme Court hearing scheduled for February 12.

Feb 3 • 18:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Ábalos claims health issues to avoid attending the Supreme Court preliminary hearing on the mask trial

Former minister José Luis Ábalos has requested to be excused from attending a preliminary hearing at the Supreme Court regarding alleged irregularities in mask purchases, citing cardiovascular problems and smoking as health concerns.

Feb 3 • 17:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Ábalos claims diabetes, hypertension, back pain, and 'anxiety-depressive' syndrome before the Supreme Court to avoid attending the pre-trial hearing on masks

Former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos submitted medical reports to the Supreme Court to request permission to attend the preliminary hearing via video conference regarding the first trial related to mask contracts.

Feb 3 • 17:37 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Buzzing, humming or whistling: what are tinnitus, the ‘phantom’ sounds in our ears

Tinnitus is a neurological condition characterized by hearing sounds like beeping or buzzing that others cannot, affecting over 8% of the population, with many sufferers also experiencing some degree of hearing loss.

Feb 3 • 15:18 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Children are at risk of forming romantic bonds with AI chatbots, experts warn

Experts warn that children may develop harmful emotional connections with AI chatbots, raising concerns during a congressional hearing on excessive screen time.

Jan 15 • 20:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

This is the worrying reason why you hear your heartbeat when you put your head on the pillow

Hearing your heartbeat when lying down can be unsettling, but according to Dr. Anthony Youn, it is often linked to the carotid artery's pulse and is usually not a cause for concern.

Jan 10 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Five common medications that may damage hearing - What scientists say

Scientists warn that five common medications can negatively affect hearing and should be used with caution.

Jan 7 • 05:59 UTC

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