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Infections Might Raise Stroke Risk in Children: Study
2/1/2012 - However, parents should note that incidence is rare, researchers say ...
Scientists Use Brain Waves to Eavesdrop on the Mind
2/1/2012 - Computer model seeks to decode heard language, but research is preliminary ...
Injuries to Pedestrians Wearing Headphones Tripled Since 2004
1/17/2012 - Unaware of surroundings, they're hit by cars, even trains, report says ...
Deaf Signers Quick to Interpret Body Language: Study
1/14/2012 - Hearing-impaired show skill in detecting others' subtle gestures ...
Children Exposed to HIV Before Birth at Risk for Language Delay
1/12/2012 - Researchers recommend routine screening for communication problems ...
MP3 Players May Be Major Source of Hearing Loss
12/30/2011 - Study of New York City commuters found 90 percent to be at risk of ear damage ...
Noisy Toys Might Harm Kids Hearing
12/22/2011 - If held too close to the ear, these toys might cause permanent damage, researchers say ...
Hearing Devices More Apt to Fail in Children Who Had Meningitis
12/22/2011 - Once cochlear implants were replaced, hearing improvement returned, study finds ...
Did Beethovens Hearing Loss Shape His Compositions?
12/21/2011 - Dutch researchers speculate that he favored notes he could hear better as he became more deaf ...
Scientists Probe the Origins of Dyslexia
12/21/2011 - Differences in how people process sounds might be one cause of this learning disability, study suggests ...
Extra Help Enhances Holidays for Older Relatives
12/18/2011 - Some thoughtful preparation can let everyone participate and celebrate ...
Steroids May Boost Survival for Very Preemie Babies
12/6/2011 - New study also found reduced risk of brain injury for preterm infants ...
Hearing Loss Far More Common Than Expected
11/14/2011 - Nearly one-fifth of Americans aged 12 and older show significant impairment ...
Secondhand Smoke Linked to Hearing Loss in Teens
7/18/2011 - Children exposed to it may need to be screened for auditory problems, researchers say ...
Men May Have Better Cocktail Party Hearing
7/6/2011 - But women outperform men when locating one specific sound, researchers find ...
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