You'll want to pay attention if you live in or run a business in town-cities are tightening noise rules and the penalties can ...

A large study finds that people exposed to louder nighttime traffic noise show higher cholesterol and blood fat levels.

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 ...

Sounds above 80 dB can cause hearing damage, and we should limit the exposure to prevent hearing loss. Decibel apps are a convenient way to measure volume fairly accurately with your phone. Our ...