Megan Gerhart, Au.D. received her doctorate of audiology from the University of Florida. She has experience helping pediatrics to geriatrics both in private practice and medical models of care. She ...

Children, teens and adults unknowingly risk their hearing during many activities. The damage can be immediate and permanent or gradual, causing hearing loss over time from prolonged exposure.

Some common sounds listed by their decibel level: 0 The quietest sound you can hear 30 Whispering 60 Normal conversation 70 Recommended listening level (50 percent volume on Apple iPod with earbuds) ...

This semester, The Daily Princetonian investigated how loud the Hobson construction site is by measuring noise levels in ...

Decibels (dB) are a unit for measuring sound. Since sound reproduction is critical for the home theater experience, it's ...

The Cedarburg Common Council voted down a proposed ordinance to limit outdoor music to 65 decibels. The initial proposal came after some people complained that noise is too loud and frequent. In the ...

MASSILLON – A city councilman is looking at whether setting a decibel limit for industrial-zoned sections of the city makes sense, as doing so would put a cap on noise coming from a number of ...

He’s making a racket with this noise complaint. A retiree enraged by clamorous cafes and rambunctious restaurants has started a petition to have Big Apple eateries publicly post their decibel levels ...

The roar of the crowd marks the thrill of a packed football stadium like we saw Sunday at Ford Field. But that deafening roar risks potential ear damage and hearing loss. A historic game like the ...