Tag Archives: hearing loss

Can frequent flying harm your health? I’m tested to find out

Travelers are becoming more aware of the problems associated with frequent flying – Stone RF/Getty We all know flying can be unpleasant. Changes in air pressure, dry air on board, cramped seats, and inadequate food can leave us feeling tired, stiff, and bloated. But what about the hidden risks, especially for those who fly a… Read More »

Experimental gene therapy allows children with hereditary deafness to hear

A small study Published on Wednesday documents significantly restored hearing in five out of six children treated in China. On Tuesday, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia announced similar developments in an 11-year-old boy being treated there. And earlier this month Chinese researchers published A study showing the same thing in two other children. So far,… Read More »

Experimental gene therapy allows children with hereditary deafness to hear

Gene therapy has allowed many children born with hereditary deafness to hear. A small study published Wednesday documented significant improvement in hearing in five out of six children treated in China. On Tuesday, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia announced similar developments in an 11-year-old boy being treated there. And earlier this month, Chinese researchers published… Read More »

Experimental gene therapy allows children with hereditary deafness to hear

Gene therapy has allowed many children born with hereditary deafness to hear. A small study published Wednesday documented significant improvement in hearing in five out of six children treated in China. On Tuesday, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia announced similar developments in an 11-year-old boy being treated there. And earlier this month, Chinese researchers published… Read More »