Summer fun often comes with sunshine, heat, and noise. But while most parents remember sunscreen and water bottles, experts say noise protection should be part of the summer safety checklist too. Q: ...

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.

Exposure to environmental noise is one of the leading causes of hearing loss. The excessive noise inherent on construction sites or in busy shops adds to the hazard, especially if the noise is ...