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People living near data centers, particularly ones that are cooled with air instead of water, have reported annoyance and sleep disturbance from the noise the centers generate, according to Rick Neitzel, U-M professor of environmental health sciences.

In this op-ed article, faculty and researchers from the U-M Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering (COHSE) describe how recent cuts to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) threaten the lives of workers and the health of the economy.

Protecting our hearing is a critical aspect of overall health that is often overlooked. In a unique collaboration, the U-M School of Public Health, Apple, and the World Health Organization are teaming up to advance hearing health research. U-M professor Rick Neitzel is lead researcher on the Apple Hearing Study.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.