Tinnitus, or “ringing in the ears,” is an often debilitating condition with no approved treatment or cure. Yet millions of people could soon find relief from low-level infrared light therapy, according to a new peer-reviewed, first-of-its-kind study published in the Journal of Personalized Medicine. Over four weeks, researchers evaluated treatment for tinnitus in more than 100 men…

Tinnitus—pronounced tih-NITE-us or TIN-uh-tus—is a condition in which you hear a ringing sound or other noises in one or both ears that no one else hears. The condition is considered common, with the American Tinnitus Association estimating it affects 25 million Americans or about 15 to 20 percent of the population. According to the American…

Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, has emerged as another adverse event following COVID-19 shots. Even a scientific adviser for Big Pharma developed it after his COVID-19 shot and says it gets so bad, “I could just scream.” STORY AT-A-GLANCE At least 16,183 people say they’ve developed tinnitus after receiving a COVID-19 shot, and this…

Officials with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have made multiple false statements this month regarding possible COVID-19 vaccine side effects, continuing a trend of mis- and disinformation from the public health agency. Dr. Tom Shimabukuro, a top CDC official, recently repeated the lie that the agency has never detected a safety…

In this series, we evaluate some of the lesser-known yet common adverse events that are appearing in the research literature as well as in doctors’ clinics and, more importantly, how to deal with them and reduce the risks. “I can’t be stuck with this forever. I’m gonna lose my mind,” Mary thought, distressed. Despite her…

Some scientists and published studies have suggested a link between COVID-19 vaccines and tinnitus, commonly known as “ringing in the ears.” Some 25 million Americans suffer from tinnitus, according to the American Tinnitus Association (ATA). The ATA explains that while tinnitus is commonly referred to as “ringing in the ears,” it can involve “many different…

Not a week goes by when I don’t see someone in my clinic complaining of a strange and constant phantom sound in one of their ears, or in both ears. The noise is loud, distracting and scary – and it doesn’t go away. The kind of sound varies from patient to patient: buzzing, blowing, hissing,…

Tinnitus and hard of hearing are common aural clinical symptoms. A recent U.S. study found that nearly 1 in 10 Americans experienced tinnitus symptoms in 2021, but less than half sought medical attention. Wu Kuo-Pin, Superintendent of Taiwan Xinyitang Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Clinic, said that the cause of tinnitus is fairly complex, often the…

Ear ringing is no fun. Ear ringing, or tinnitus medically, is hearing sounds that come from inside your body instead of from external sources. Types of Ear Ringing Although it is often called ear ringing, some patients may hear other sounds, such as buzzing, humming, whistling, and hissing. According to NHS Inform, some patients may…

Ears are normally self-cleaning. However, despite doctors’ warnings, many use cotton swabs to do the job. STORY AT-A-GLANCE Ears are normally self-cleaning, but if you experience symptoms of excess earwax, including hearing loss, you may safely remove it using oil to soften the wax and a 3% hydrogen peroxide soak for five minutes Cotton swabs…