tinnitus
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How Real Are Elon Musk’s Claims That the Neuralink Brain Chip Can ‘Cure’ Tinnitus?
Elon Musk has claimed the Neuralink device could cure tinnitus by 2027. Let’s take a look into this claim.
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Study Claims White Noise Can Damage Your Brain, But Don’t Panic
A recent research review suggests that white noise, the soothing, fuzzy soundtrack so many of us rely on to sleep or block out distractions, could actually be dangerous. It argues that exposure to the random, unstructured sounds that make up white noise can alter the brain’s neural connections that help us perceive sound, leaving us…
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Giz Explains: Why Your Ears Keep Ringing (And What You Can Do About It)
Some perceive it as a high-pitched, mosquito-like squeal; others, an incessant electrical buzzing. It can even sound like unintelligible voices or music. It’s known as tinnitus, and it’s a surprisingly common affliction, affecting millions of people around the world. Here’s why it happens, and how you can prevent it.