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Scientists have discovered that a genetic mutation that triggers a molecular domino effect causing hearing loss mirrors the mechanism involved in noise- and age-related hearing loss. They believe that inhibiting the key player in this mechanism could instead protect all ears from damage and even prevent deafness.Finding specific and important commonalities in animal and human studies, University of California San Francisco (UCSF) researchers found that Tmtc4 gene mutations trip a mechanism known as the unfolded protein…

If you have difficulty seeing or hearing what’s on your iPhone, you might think that you need to buy a special device or download a complicated app to make it easier for you. But guess what? You don’t have to do any of that. Your iPhone already has a built-in feature that can help you adjust your settings according to your needs. It’s called the iPhone Accessibility Assistant, and it’s super easy to use.CLICK TO GET KURT’S FREE CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH SECURITY ALERTS, QUICK VIDEO TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, AND EASY HOW-TO’S TO…

Research reveals that video gamers are at risk of irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus due to frequently exceeding safe sound level thresholds in games. This highlights the need for increased public health efforts and further research to address this issue and promote safe listening practices among gamers.Research indicates that sound levels in video games often approach or surpass safe thresholds. Researchers advocate for increased public health initiatives to heighten awareness of the potential hazards.A systematic…

Research by Keck Medicine of USC indicates that regular hearing aid use among adults with hearing loss correlates with a 24% reduced risk of mortality. The study suggests potential health benefits and highlights the need for better access to hearing care. A new study shows that hearing aids reduce the risk of death by almost 25%.Hearing loss affects approximately 40 million American adults, yet only one in 10 people who need hearing aids use them, research shows.Those who don’t use hearing aids but should may want to make…

Audio cues can sometimes be crucial for success in games. Developers frequently design the sound environment for their experiences to be not only rich and immersive, but to also contain hints about approaching enemies or danger. Players who are hard of hearing can miss out on this, and it's not fair for them to be disadvantaged due to a disability. A product called Audio Radar launched at CES 2024 and it can help turn sound signals into visual cues, so that gamers with hearing loss can "see the sound," according to the…

Breakout country star Jelly Roll appeared on Capitol Hill on Thursday to lobby lawmakers to pass legislation to stop the spread of fentanyl. “Forgive me, I’m a little nervous, I’m used to having a rock & roll band behind me when I have a microphone in front of me,” Jelly Roll told the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing aimed at getting the FEND Off Fentanyl Act passed. “During the time I’ve been given to share my testimony here, I think it’s important to note before I start that in…

Hunter Biden walked out of a House Oversight Committee hearing on Wednesday as Chairman James Comer called Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) to speak on a resolution to hold the president’s son in contempt of Congress.  Biden made a surprise, in-person appearance at the hearing and offered to address the committee directly. Last month, Biden had flouted a subpoena from the Oversight Committee ordering him to appear before Congress for a closed-door interview. Biden countered that the committee had offered him the…

Amazfit - a health and fitness-focused smart wearable brand that's part of the Zepp Health health tech company - has announced its first smart ring at the ongoing CES 2024. It's called the Amazfit Helio Ring. The Amazfit Helio Ring is developed for athletes and focuses on providing them with the recovery support needed to improve their performance. Amazfit says the Helio Ring can "monitor comprehensive data related to the user's mental and physical condition with accuracy only possible from a wearable worn on the…

Imagine being at a crowded convention or noisy bar and trying to have a conversation with someone across from you. It's tough enough for people with hearing to focus on what the person is saying, not to mention those with hearing loss. Assistive technology company OrCam has rolled into CES 2024 with a host of new products including a set of devices and an iPhone app designed to help those with hearing loss deal with auditory overload. The platform is called OrCam Hear and after a quick hands-on at the show in Las Vegas,…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain It's the futuristic year 2024! Where is the power loom that natural philosophers have been promising me? What's that? Edmund Cartwright already made one? In 1785? And it revolutionized industrial weaving? Sorry, it's been so long since the last Saturday post that I've completely lost track of the progress of science. Here are a few stories to launch into the new year. …