Deafness (profound hearing loss) is a condition where a person can't hear anything or may only hear very loud sounds in one or both ears. Hearing loss that can lead to deafness is common, especially ...

Deafness, a condition affecting millions worldwide, can significantly impact one's quality of life and communication abilities. Hearing aid [UF Health] From congenital causes to acquired conditions, ...

A newly discovered gene is the source of two forms of deafness in both mice and humans, says a study appearing in March 1, 2002, issue of Nature Genetics. Researchers in the Laboratory of Molecular ...

Genetic hearing loss may be reversible, early research suggests. Scientists test arginine and sildenafil treatments for ...

High levels of lead detected in authenticated locks of Ludwig van Beethoven’s hair suggest that the composer had lead poisoning, which may have contributed to ailments he endured over the course of ...