You have bacteria living in your nose and throat

Scientists complete comparative analysis of bacterial communities living in human nose, throat. 23 Jun 2010 13:30

Vuvuzela unPlugged... with a warning...

With only a few days to go to the kick off, World Cup fever is reaching a crescendo. South African fans are showing their gees by decorating their cars, their houses and offices with flags, decking themselves out in their team's soccer shirts, buying makarapas and, of course, practicing their vuvuzela-blowing skills. There's another side to the vuvuzela, however - if fans are not careful, they won't be able to hear a thing when they watch the next world cup on TV. 8 Jun 2010 11:49

Learning through listening

Early auditory experience affects deaf children's word-learning skill: Cochlear implantation removes the defect. 23 Feb 2010 16:06

Whisper sweet nothings in my ear, darling

Undiagnosed hearing loss and failure to correctly remedy the condition are major causes of breakdown in relationships. 10 Feb 2010 13:47

Have a ball - shout your brand - with a Whisper…

The floating soccer balls built by deaf students from the Whisper Boat Building Academy are designed to be your ideal branding solution for any sports event, and with the world's biggest sporting event coming soon you have a great opportunity to brand your company - and at the same time help the deaf students from the academy realise their full potential. 14 Dec 2009 11:44

The gift of hearing for Kealeboga

Cochlear implant recipient is able to hear beautiful noise on International Day of People with Disabilities. 9 Dec 2009 12:42

Gene discovery unveils a new protein that protects against hearing loss

Discovery of a deafness-causing gene defect in mice has helped identify a new protein that protects sensory cells in the ear, according to a study by University of Iowa and Kansas State University researchers. The findings appear in the August 21 issue of the open-access journal PLoS Genetics. 24 Aug 2009 08:29

Warning signs of hearing loss in kids

When you think back on your childhood, chances are there's a rich montage of sights and sounds that comes to mind. But, imagine if you couldn't have heard the ding of the ice cream truck or the sound of a barking dog - how would that have impacted the experiences of your youth? 7 Aug 2009 09:04

Controlling asthma and AR

Asthma is a worldwide problem, affecting approximately 300 million people globally. For the more than 75-80% of asthma sufferers who also experience Allergic Rhinitis (AR), (more commonly known as hay fever), their asthma symptoms worsen. 4 May 2009 13:19

Canada leads the way in cold-remedy label warnings

Cough, cold remedies to get warning labels; Canada first country to recommend cold products not be used on children under six. 23 Dec 2008 06:29

Sweet smells mean sweet dreams

New research has found that what you smell as you sleep has the power to influence your dreams. 23 Sep 2008 06:38

Researchers to look at relationship between tinnitus and defects in the inner ear

Researchers at the University of Essex have received a three-year studentship from the Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID) to investigate the relationship between tinnitus and defects in the inner ear. 19 Sep 2008 07:39

Inhalers - not all good news

Research finds that inhaler devices are still a major hurdle in asthma and COPD treatment. 4 Jun 2008 06:50