6 subtle signs of hearing loss to never ignore – The Irish News

Hearing loss often creeps in gradually, making it easy to overlook. However, experts have highlighted the importance of being vigilant about some of the more subtle and early red flags. RNID (Royal National Institute for Deaf People), the charity supporting those who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, is encouraging people to prioritise their … Read more

Mandated cCMV screening improves early identification of infant hearing loss

A new retrospective cohort study examining the impact of Minnesota’s first-in-the-nation mandated universal newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) shows that universal screening significantly decreased the age at first audiology visit and increased identification of mild hearing loss in infants. The findings, published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the peer-reviewed journal of the American Academy … Read more

Assessing long-term cognitive risks in ependymoma survivors

A study led by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital assessed cognitive and communication abilities in children treated for the brain tumor ependymoma to understand the impact of treatment better. They found that radiation was a significant contributor to hearing loss, a risk directly linked to cognitive health. Children who developed severe hearing loss experienced a greater … Read more

As more Americans embrace anxiety treatment, MAHA derides medications

After a grueling year of chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation to treat breast cancer, Sadia Zapp was anxious — not the manageable hum that had long been part of her life, but something deeper, more distracting. “Every little ache, like my knee hurts,” she said, made her worry that “this is the end of the road … Read more

Study reveals unexpected role of TMC proteins in deafness

Proteins long known to be essential for hearing have been hiding a talent: they also act as gatekeepers that shuffle fatty molecules across cell membranes. When this newly discovered function goes haywire-due to genetic mutations, noise-induced damage, or certain medications-it may be what kills the delicate sensory cells in our ears, causing permanent hearing loss. … Read more

Duterte suffers setbacks ahead of key ICC hearing

THE defense team of former president Rodrigo Duterte, who faces crimes against humanity charges before the International Criminal Court (ICC), suffered two setbacks heading into Monday’s key confirmation of charges hearing in the Netherlands. In a unanimous ruling, the Pre-Trial Chamber I denied the defense’s request to compel the prosecution to disclose further identifying information … Read more

HEADLINES: Duterte suffers setbacks ahead of key ICC hearing | Feb 22, 2026

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Musicians experience higher rates of tinnitus, hearing loss, and hyperacusis than non-musicians

A new systematic review and meta-analysis published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF), reveals that musicians face substantially higher rates of tinnitus, hearing loss, and hyperacusis compared to non-musicians. The study, which pooled data from 67 studies encompassing more than 28,000 musicians … Read more

Specific neurobiological link identified between hearing loss and cognitive decline

Presbycusis is a prevalent form of age-related hearing loss that also hinders speech recognition. While scientists have linked hearing loss to an increased risk of cognitive decline, the biological “bridge” between the two has remained unclear. New from eNeuro, researchers at Tiangong University and Shandong Provincial Hospital, led by Ning Li, explored the link between these symptoms in people.  The … Read more