A recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery  reports that musicians are significantly more likely to experience tinnitus, hearing loss, and hyperacusis compared with non-musicians. The study analysed data from 67 research papers including more than 28,000 musicians from 21 countries, making it one of the most comprehensive investigations into musician hearing health to date. Researchers found that approximately 42.6% of music

A recent study published in Scientific Reports examines the complex relationship between chronic tinnitus and mental health. Led by researchers at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, the study titled "Transdiagnostic dimensions of psychopathology in chronic tinnitus patients with and without hearing loss" suggests that tinnitus distress is often linked to broader psychological factors rather than just auditory impairment. ​Study Overview and Methodology ​The research anal

A new study published in the medical journal Frontiers in Neurology suggests that low levels of vitamin D may be linked to a higher risk of developing subjective tinnitus. Tinnitus affects around 15 percent of the population and can seriously impact quality of life, disrupting sleep, concentration and emotional wellbeing. Researchers compared vitamin D levels in more than 350 people with tinnitus to a similar number of people without the condition. They found that people with

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Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS) is an uncommon (estimated prevalence of around 2% in the UK) neurological condition that causes individuals to...