I grew up hearing ‘Nigeria will get better’ – Comedian AY laments
Nollywood actor and comedian, AY Makun has decried the state of the economy in Nigeria, saying that he doesn’t know when Nigeria will be better […]
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‘Newborns exposed to loud music risk hearing loss’
By Sodiq Ojuroungbe Medical experts have cautioned parents against exposing their newborns to loud music, warning that it could cause irreversible hearing loss. The experts […]
People with Vitiligo prone to hearing impairment, vision loss –Dermatologists
Chijioke Iremeka Dermatologists say people with vitiligo are predisposed to certain health conditions, majorly among them hearing impairment, vision and consistent sunburn. Social and psychological […]
Chinese-owned mining company exposes residents to hearing loss, respiratory illnesses
A section of the mining site.Image credit: Sadiq Ojuroungbe …We live in fear of being crushed – Resident Rock blasting […]
Not responding to sudden noise may be a sign of hearing loss in infants – Expert
Angela Onwuzoo An Ear, Nose & Throat Consultant at Garki Hospital, Abuja, Dr. Enema Amodu, says the inability of an infant to react to sudden […]
Make hearing aids affordable for elderly, experts urge FG
Medical experts have urged the Federal Government to make hearing aids affordable and available for the aged population in Nigeria. They made the call on […]
135 million Africans have hearing problems, says WHO
Lara Adejoro The World Health Organisation Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, has said an estimated 135 million people have ear and hearing problems […]
Over 1bn youth risk hearing loss from headphones, loud music —Study
Around one billion young people worldwide could be at risk of hearing loss from listening to headphones or attending loud music venues, a large review […]