As New Year's Eve nears, SC health officials stress ear protection around fireworks to prevent long-term hearing loss, impacting both children and adults.

Children, teens and adults unknowingly risk their hearing during many activities. The damage can be immediate and permanent or gradual, causing hearing loss over time from prolonged exposure.

As Americans prepare for the Independence Day holiday, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is encouraging the public to incorporate hearing protection into their celebrations. This ...

Fireworks wouldn’t be as dramatic without the accompanying booms, but the repeated loud sounds can do a number on your ears, reaching dangerous decibel levels. Per the World Health Organization, the ...