In observance of the 30th International Noise Awareness Day, exposure scientist Dr. Rick Neitzel discusses new insights on noise and its impact on hearing and health.
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Protecting workers: How NIOSH cuts threaten occupational health
In this video, U-M researcher Rick Neitzel explains how federal budget cuts to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) threaten worker safety.
Xin Zhang presents findings on noise exposure, hearing loss, and cognitive decline at AAS conference
PhD candidate Xin Zhang presented research findings on the link between noise exposure, hearing loss, and cognitive decline at the American Auditory Society annual Scientific and Technology Meeting.
The curative power of quieter cities
Unlike other environmental stressors, noise pollution has not been a major factor in community planning. Awareness is growing, however, says U-M professor Rick Neitzel, who is among the experts quoted in an online article on the benefits of quieter cities.
Living with noise pollution has health consequences
Noise pollution affects nearly 95 million Americans. Experts are sounding the alarm on the health impacts. “We now have a pretty robust body of evidence showing that noise is related to high blood pressure, stroke and heart attacks,” says U-M professor Rick Neitzel, who is quoted in Yahoo Life.
European cities with the highest noise pollution
Noise has far-reaching effects on our health and our communities. A new ranking reveals that 285 European cities are affected by harmful traffic noise in the 65–69 dB range. Read the article in Healthnews.
Apple’s upgraded AirPods Pro 2 can be used as hearing aids
The latest AirPods from Apple will come with built-in hearing aids. “Hearing health is a cornerstone of overall well-being,” said U-M professor Rick Neitzel in the company news release. Neitzel is lead investigator of the Apple Hearing Study.
Daily harmful noise exposure affecting thousands, study shows
U-M exposure scientist Dr Rick Neitzel, who leads the Apple Hearing Study, recently spoke with Radio New Zealand about the research.
Dr. Neitzel discusses the safe use of earbuds and headphones
While earbuds and headphones have become a quintessential accessory, we often overlook the potential harm to our hearing. Dr. Rick Neitzel is interviewed on a South Korean radio station about the connection between sound exposure and hearing health.
Scientists push for stricter noise pollution regulations
In June, the anti-noise advocacy group Quiet Communities took a bold step by suing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The lawsuit demands the EPA fulfill its long-neglected duty to regulate noise Pollution, a mandate set forth by the Noise Control Act of 1972.
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