Over 10% of children have a communication disorder, which is among the most common disabilities among kids. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders:  For kids between the ages of 3-17, nearly 1 in 12 has had a disorder related...

Living in an increasingly digital world, we are connected to our electronic devices more than ever. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1.1 billion young adults are at risk of hearing loss caused by unsafe use of personal audio devices as well as...

More than 34 million people in the U.S. have diabetes. This chronic condition impacts how the body produces energy from the food we consume. Most of the food that we eat turns into glucose (sugar) which enters the bloodstream. The pancreas emits insulin when blood...

Dementia refers to a range of medical conditions that are characterized by cognitive decline which impacts the ability to navigate daily life independently. Types of dementia include: Lewy body, vascular, and Parkinson’s disease.  The most common form of dementia is...

Snoring is a common experience that many of us are familiar with. We have either been told that we snore, or have been bothered (even woken up) by the unpleasant sounds during the night. These sounds are caused when the muscles and tissue in the mouth as well as...

The nasal septum is a thin wall made of bone and cartilage that is between the two nostrils, separating the left and right nasal airways. Though the nasal septum should ideally be centered, it is typically slightly off-center for 80% of people. This usually is not...

Laryngitis occurs when overuse, irritation, or infection causes your voice box or vocal cords to become inflamed.  Laryngitis may be acute (short-term), less than three weeks in duration, or chronic (long-term) and last for over three weeks. There are over three...

If this season, your seasonal allergies are making you miserable, then you're not alone. Each year over 50 million Americans suffer allergies. The good news is that there are measures you can take to minimize your seasonal allergy symptoms.   Where do allergies...

Do you often find it hard to get enough nightly sleep? Or maybe you sleep as much as you can every day as your schedule allows? None of these are healthy, and a new study suggests that you may run the risk of metabolic issues.   How much sleep is too much? First,...

In some areas of your life, hearing loss has a negative impact – it can raise the likelihood of depression and dementia, and decrease the ability to communicate with others. And now we know it could also affect your job prospects. According to the Hearing Health...