Microwaves Can Cause Hearing Loss?

In recent news, according to scientific clinical trials conducted in Switzerland over a twenty year period, microwaves can cause hearing loss. What?! A team of renowned scientists studied the effects of radiation emitted from microwave ovens on people.

More at http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EhWhatHuh/~3/Fu-FG9PxMyg/microwaves-can-cause-hearing-loss.html

Two Great Webcomics Touching on Deafness & Hearing Loss

In the past week I've discovered two webcomics which touch on deafness and hearing loss, and wanted to share them with you.

The first one is That Deaf Guy by Matt and Kay Daigle. That Deaf Guy follows the lives of a Deaf man, his interpreter wife, and their son.

More at http://hearingsparks.blogspot.com/2012/04/two-great-webcomics-touching-on.html

Loudon, TN: Deaf Cat in Danger and Needs Help

Below is what the shelter and another person have to say about this cat. Simba has until tomorrow to get out of danger. Please, if there is a cat savvy person who can work with him, do not hesitate to get in touch with the shelter.

More at http://deafanimals.blogspot.com/2012/04/loudon-tn-deaf-cat-in-danger-and-needs.html

The Secret Deafie: The sound of silence (with a touch of tinnitus).

I got out of bed, went to the bathroom, got dressed, went downstairs, put the kettle on, fed the cat. Then it occurred to me. The light on the kettle was on, but I couldn’t hear anything.

More at http://limpingchicken.com/2012/04/02/the-secret-deafie-the-sound-of-silence-with-a-touch-of-tinnitus/

The Cochlear Implant Process: From Identification to Candidacy to Activation and Beyond!

When you begin to investigate cochlear implants for your child or yourself, the amount of information, terminology, and decisions can seem overwhelming.

More at http://cochlearimplantonline.com/site/the-cochlear-implant-process-from-identification-to-candidacy-to-activation-and-beyond/