The duration of exposure is key to hearing damage risk. Short bursts of loud sound may not cause immediate harm, but ...

Experts warn that prolonged exposure to loud sounds is one of the leading causes of preventable hearing loss in young people. Safe listening practices, such as lowering volume, taking breaks, and ...

Playing loud music at home can be therapeutic for the person choosing the songs, but it may be a nuisance for anyone else living nearby. Music levels in New Jersey are dictated by the Noise Control ...