BOSTON (CBS) - A loud noise can be uncomfortable, but for some people, it can be downright painful. These people suffer from something known as 'Noise Trauma', or 'Hyperacusis'. Researcher Richard ...

Hyperacusis is the term used to describe a decreased tolerance and increased sensitivity to everyday sounds that are not usually thought of as particularly loud or uncomfortable. Examples of the ...

As the father of two deaf sons and the author of a book on the history of cochlear implants, I thought I knew a bit about hearing problems. I was still shocked by an e-mail I received some months ago.