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Hispanic Children More Likely to Have Hearing Loss
Second study finds rare eye disease missed, mistreated among urban youngsters

Health Tip: Have Your Child’s Hearing Checked
When to see an audiologist

Eye Problems, Hearing Loss May Be Linked
One gene mutation accounts for bulk of cases, study finds

How the Ear Protects Your Hearing
Research provides insight into a built-in volume-control system

Mutant Mouse Gene Offers Clues to Hearing Loss
Variant prevented ear hair cells from pumping out excess calcium, study finds

Health Tip: Have a Hearing Loss?
Signs that your hearing may not be perfect

MRI Detects Soft Tissue Damage Affecting Kids’ Hearing
Scans could improve docs' ability to diagnose location of defects, study says

Prosthetic Ears Boost Hearing After Injury
Not only restores aesthetics, but also improves speech recognition

Health Tip: Adjusting to a Hearing Aid
Allow time to get used to it

Hearing Loss May Be More Widespread Than Thought
White, Mexican-American men at highest risk, survey shows