hearing
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Woman Hearing Strange Sounds Finds Out She Had a Spider in Her Ear
Here’s a terrifying medical tale, just in time for Halloween. In a new case report, doctors detail finding a spider inside a woman’s ear. The arachnid had likely made itself comfortable for at least four days, even managing to molt once. Thankfully, it was removed without any issues, though not before the doctors took a…
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Google to Work With Aussie Experts on Transforming Hearing Health
Google will work alongside Cochlear, Macquarie University Hearing, National Acoustic Laboratories, NextSense and The Shepherd Centre.
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Apple AirPods Can Work as More Affordable Hearing Aids, Study Finds
It’s estimated that by the year 2060, the number of Australians dealing with hearing loss will double, which is especially concerning because currently only about 25% of older adults who would benefit from a hearing aid actually have access to or are willing to use the expensive hardware. They’re not a perfect alternative, but a…
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The ‘Rain Sound’ in iOS 15 Is Way More Than Just a Relaxation Tool
Every software update Apple issues comes packed with new-and-improved features designed to help users get more out of their iPhones, and iOS 15 is no exception. But perhaps the most useful among the hotly anticipated features that iOS 15 offers is a new suite of accessibility options for people with mobility, vision, hearing, and cognitive…