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Ringing in the ears, or tinnitus, can be so annoying that a person can't sleep, think or work. It's a common problem for veterans returning from... Tinnitus: Why Won't My Ears Stop Ringing? Ringing in ...

Struggling with the constant buzz of tinnitus or the frustration of hearing loss? You’re not alone and you’re not without hope. More than 50 million Americans live with tinnitus, and millions more ...

Is that ringing ears bad enough that you would implant a simulator in your neck just to be free of it? For thousands of Americans, the answer seems to be yes. A series of clinical trials for an ...

An international team of researchers is testing out a controversial way to help people manage the emotional side effects of their tinnitus. Where some people with tinnitus might speak with a therapist ...

Tinnitus may occur after exposure to loud noise, such as live music, heavy machinery, or fireworks. Share on Pinterest vm/Getty Images You’ve probably heard about the dangers of listening to loud ...

Roughly 20 million of those have burdensome, chronic tinnitus, and another 2 million struggle with extreme and debilitating tinnitus. The condition seems to strike middle-aged people the most, but I ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bill Schiffmiller, thought leader on accessibility & auditory matters. Most people know tinnitus as ringing in the ears. What ...