Megan Gerhart, Au.D. received her doctorate of audiology from the University of Florida. She has experience helping pediatrics to geriatrics both in private practice and medical models of care. She ...

Ask a music fan about their favourite concert and chances are they’ll wax lyrical about the band’s performance, the atmosphere of the crowd and the near-perfect setlist. However, ask them about the ...

Researchers from the University of Chicago Medical Center found that noise in patient rooms sometimes reaches twice the maximum 30-40 decibel level recommended by the World Health Organization, ...

Some common sounds listed by their decibel level: 0 The quietest sound you can hear 30 Whispering 60 Normal conversation 70 Recommended listening level (50 percent volume on Apple iPod with earbuds) ...