American coffee chain Starbucks has opened a ‘silent cafe’ in the Chinese city of Guangzhou employing nearly half the staff as hearing-impaired individuals. read more

Harsh was found abandoned in the toilet of GK General Hospital in Bhuj in 2014 read more

Around 2.1 million people have TB in India, of which an estimated 30,000 people have MDR-TB. Only 6,500 patients are on the bedaquiline-based treatment regimen, which may cause side effects such as heart problems. read more

The study published in the journal ‘Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences’ explains the science behind our ears feeling numb and losing the sense of hearing temporarily. read more

According to doctors , hearing impairment is the second most common cause of disability in the country, with an estimated 63 million people suffer from hearing loss. read more

Ahead of World Hearing Day, experts have urged everyone to get themselves checked to prevent unsafe listening practices, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimating a rising trend of hearing impairment across the globe. read more

Launched in 2013, Shruti brings sustainable, low-cost otology services to underserved communities. read more

Around half of all cases of hearing loss could be prevented through public health measures, the WHO insists, its recommendations coming ahead of World Hearing Day on March 3. read more

The trauma care centre in Jogeshwari is the first municipal peripheral hospital in the city to get the facility. read more

Mukesh Sharma suffered bleeding in his ears in the incident of loss of cabin pressure on a Jet Airways flight on September 20. He was later diagnosed with permanent hearing loss. read more

From a variety of heart diseases to high blood pressure and even long­term hearing loss, the impact of noise pollution from bursting of crackers and vehicular traffic is serious. read more

Not many realise that ear drums or hearing of a person is generally damaged due to usage of ear buds. In the last 10 years, people have invented many innovative ways to use ear buds and similar products which can lead to permanent damage, and can cause... read more

Cochlear disorders are a condition that affect ‘snail shell shaped’ part of the inner ear which receives sound in the form of vibrations and includes sensorineural hearing impairment or sudden deafness. read more

A substance called triclosan has been used for more than 40 years in soaps, makeup, and other commercial products because of its antibacterial properties. It can help combat life-threatening diseases such as cystic fibrosis. read more

A study demonstrated a novel way for a drug to zero in on damaged nerves and cells inside the ear. read more