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Study reveals how hearing loss increases risk of dementia
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
People with hearing impairments consume more energy while listening. Other cognitive functions suffer as a result of the excess energy. Cognitive functions are the brain processes that allow us to think and solve problems.
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Increasing omega-3 intake may help protect your hearing: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A new population-based cross-sectional study found that blood levels of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) were inversely connected to hearing problems. Higher DHA levels in middle-aged and older persons were 8-20% less likely to report age-related hearing impairments than low
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“I have vision and hearing impairment to this day,” says Demi Lovato
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Singer and actor Demi Lovato opened up about the lasting effects of her 2018 overdose, which has a serious impact on her body and left her with brain damage and impairment to her vision and hearing, reported People.
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Study reveals how ear can inform brain of whether hearing is impaired
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A cochlear signal, whose exact purpose has been unknown since its discovery roughly 70 years ago, most likely informs the brain about whether the ear is functioning normally or not. This is the finding of a study conducted by Linkoping University in Sweden. Its findings are a key piece of th
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Heritage Hospitals completes 50 Cochlear Implants for children in associat
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI/SRV): Heritage Hospitals is proud to announce the completion of 50 Cochlear Implants in a very short span in association with the Government of India. This charitable initiative is aimed at helping children with hearing impairments in India and giving them a
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World Hearing Day: Bhutan Health Ministry takes initiative to screen heari
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Bhutan ministry will offer free digital hearing aids to everyone who have some hearing loss. Also, the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) has begun performing cochlear implant procedures for people who have severe hearing loss
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Delhi HC asks Yashraj Films to prepare audio description, subtitles of mov
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Justice Prathiba M Singh directed the film producer to prepare an audio description, close captioning, and subtitles within two weeks and submit it to the Central Board of Film Certification for a decision on re-certification by February 20.
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Balavidyalaya opens admissions for early intervention and pre-school progr
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 15 (ANI/NewsVoir): Balavidyalaya, established in 1969, one of India's first schools for children with hearing impairment, has begun admissions for early intervention for babies and pre-school children. Applications are accepted for children aged 0 to 3 year
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Collaborative efforts needed for enhancing awareness about hearing disorde
Updated : 4 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 3, (ANI): Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr Mansukh Mandaviya stressed on the importance of collaborative efforts for enhancing awareness among communities regarding hearing disorders and hearing impairment.
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IDCA to organise national zone cricket championship for deaf
Updated : 4 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): The Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) is organising the third one-day national zone cricket championship for players with hearing impairment between February 23 and 27.
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Deaf children with autism can improve language and social skills with coch
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Chicago [US], December 24 (ANI): A study has found that children with hearing impairment and autism can restore hearing through cochlear implantation and it can help them understand spoken language and enhance social interactions.
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Pakistan national who inadvertently crossed border repatriated by India
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 20 (ANI): Pakistan national Waseem Tanveer, with speech and hearing impairment, was repatriated by India via Attari-Wagah border on December 18.
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