Megan Gerhart, Au.D. received her doctorate of audiology from the University of Florida. She has experience helping pediatrics to geriatrics both in private practice and medical models of care. She ...

An acoustics professor, a food critic and an audio producer are staring at their devices in a Peruvian restaurant in downtown Washington. “What are you getting?” “Let’s see … it’s fluctuating.” “I ...

Your favorite cycling or dance class is a great way to burn calories and boost heart health — but it might not be so good for your ears. Some audiology experts are warning that the loud volume of ...

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) impacts 5.2 million children and teens NIHL affects roughly 26 million adults Sustained exposure to 85 decibels (dB) or more can lead to NIHL Intermittent exposure to ...

Learning depends on listening. But classroom noise pollution is making hearing in the classroom harder. Finding simple and effective ways to dial down classroom noise levels can help increase focus ...

This week we’ve learned that local health officials have taken action. The Bristol-Burlington Health District said it has served the company Reworld with notices of violation and an order to reduce ...

What are the loudest sounds at UB? Where are the university’s quietest spots? What unlikely noises here are around 60 decibels, the level typically associated with a normal conversation between two ...