Data shows extended noise exposure damages auditory and cognitive development. A new study published in the journal Sleep Medicine analyzed existing data about sound levels of white noise machines and ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The American Academy of Pediatrics said excessive exposure to loud noises can be detrimental to children and sound machines can cause more harm to children than previously ...

Ever go to the movies or a rock concert and been blasted by the sound? You may not realize it while it’s happening, but ongoing exposure to loud sounds at these venues can damage your hearing. Our ...

People of all ages, from newborns to older adults, rely on white noise (or pink or brown noise, which is actually what most white noise machines and playlists generally emit) to help them get to sleep ...

Tinnitus may occur after exposure to loud noise, such as live music, heavy machinery, or fireworks. Share on Pinterest vm/Getty Images You’ve probably heard about the dangers of listening to loud ...

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) impacts 5.2 million children and teens NIHL affects roughly 26 million adults Sustained exposure to 85 decibels (dB) or more can lead to NIHL Intermittent exposure to ...

It's something most people have encountered before. Your upstairs neighbor stomps around with leaden feet deep into the night. Or your next-door neighbor suddenly develops an affinity for ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — It can keep you up at night and even negatively impact your quality of life. We’re talking about excessively loud automobiles. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your ...

ATLANTA — The emergence of billions of cicadas is upon us and in some parts of the Southeast, cicadas are already starting to appear. Some law enforcement agencies are asking people to keep in mind ...