Tinnitus can’t always be prevented. There are many causes and reasons why people experience the condition. But here are a few examples of ways you can help protect yourself from tinnitus in certain situations: Infections Tinnitus can be caused...
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA — The Apple Hearing Study is sharing new data from thousands of participants across the US in an effort to help people better understand their hearing health. The Apple Hearing Study is one of the studies launched within the Research...
2020 is the year the world fell silent. Those with hearing loss have known this isolation, this loneliness, and this silence long before the pandemic. You can make a difference. Give Hope. Give Now.
Christmas is my favorite holiday because of the traditions my family observes. We have a massive Christmas Eve deli spread. We open stockings while watching the original Grinch cartoon. And on Christmas Day we even have a particular order...
Have you ever wondered why you seem to have normal hearing, but have trouble in a crowded room? Do you struggle to hear when there is a lot of background noise? This may be a symptom of mild, increasing...
People of many faiths celebrate this time of year. Dr. Jack Hough was a committed Christian, and Christmas held a special place in his heart. Many have heard the story of the star, Bethlehem, the manger, the magi, and...
By Andrea Fillmore || Photo by Jordan Nix via Unsplash What is your favorite pizza topping? I like ham and pepperoni – oh, and with extra sauce. No, I’m not trying to make you hungry. Here’s how the research...
In just one week we’ll be kicking off the holiday giving season! Save the date now to join the movement on Giving Tuesday – a global day of giving. This Giving Tuesday you’ll have the chance to join people...
By Andrea Fillmore || Photo by Damir Bosnjak via Unsplash I walked slowly into the living room. I was there to visit my grandma. I remember feeling grief ignite in my chest when she turned to look at me and said, “Now, what is...
The top two disabilities for veterans are hearing loss and tinnitus. Not gunshot wounds. Not limb loss. Not PTSD. Hearing loss and tinnitus plague soldiers long after their military service ends. Hearing damage can occur in a variety of...
Biotech Company Acquires Hearing Loss Drug Discovered by Hough Ear Institute Scientists OKLAHOMA CITY (FEB 11, 2020) – Hough Ear Institute (HEI), a nonprofit based in Oklahoma City, is proud to announce that its pharmaceutical partner, Auditus LLC (Auditus),...
Your passion and love for music (or making music) is quite possibly damaging your ears. There is hope ahead! You’ll love this interview our own Andrea Fillmore did with Zoe Travers of OKSessions. Read more here and learn about...
Tinnitus is a common hearing issue. But unlike losing hearing function, tinnitus instead creates a “phantom” sound when there is actually no sound present. For me, and for most people, this sounds like a high-pitched microphone feedback noise (but...
by Andrea Fillmore If you don’t know what tinnitus is, you probably know someone whose life is affected by it. And if you personally suffer from tinnitus, you understand how it disturbs daily life – sleep, communication, concentration –...
What you’re about to read is a real patient experience. We believe this story of Elizabeth and her Aunt Randi will show you how much your gifts and support really mean to HEI. Hi! I’m not sure who will...