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Earplugs can shield you from the temporary hearing loss at loud concerts and events

Friday, April 08, 2016 Earplugs Help Prevent Hearing Loss Tied to Loud Concerts: Study A new study confirms a common-sense notion: Earplugs can shield you from the temporary hearing loss that can happen after a high-decibel music concert. Read more ... Related Reading • Noise-Induced Hearing Loss • Detecting Hearing Loss in Children Today's Health News •  Stimulant, Banned From Sports, Found in Dietary Supplements in U.S. •  FDA Approves First Wire-Free Pacemaker •  Hearing Loss Tied to Bigger Medical Bills for Late Middle-Aged •  Preschoolers' Diets Improved After Federal Food Voucher Changes: Study •  Predicting Longevity May Be Simpler Than Thought •  Sleepy Teens Are Risk-Taking Teens •  FDA OKs 'Containment' Bag for Certain Uterine Surgeries •  Happy Marriage May Prompt Men to Get Colonoscopy: Study •  Mom's Obesity, Diabetes May Spur Fetus to Grow Too Fast •  Health Tip: Savor Your Food •  Health Tip: Eat a Lighter Meal •  Freezing Technique May Ease 'Phantom Limb' Pain for Amputees •  Schools in Most States Skimp on Phys Ed, Study Finds •  Better Sleep May Boost Young Students' Grades •  Exercise May Counter Harms From Too Much Sitting, Study Says •  Some 9/11 First Responders Suffer Severe Sinus Problems: Study •  How Much Does Your Doctor Make? Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   Diseases and Conditions   MedicineNet Home From Our WebMD Sponsors Help for Painful Knees Follow Us       MedicineNet Newsletters Sign up for the NEW MedicineNet newsletters today! New specialty newsletters include Cancer, Heart, Pregnancy & Newborns, Children's Health & Parenting. MedicineNet Newsletters » Quizzes • Truth About Heart Disease • Preventing Type 2 Diabetes • Symptoms of ADHD in Adults Top Viewed Articles • Diabetes Rises Worldwide • Marijuana Use in Pregnancy • Berries: Big Health Benefits • Hypothyroidism and Diabetes • More Obese Than Underweight Picture Slideshows • A Quick Guide to the Zika Virus • Heart Symptoms Not to Ignore • Causes of Blood Sugar Swings • Lung Cancer Myths and Facts • Living Tips for Adult ADHD Latest Pet Health Content • Skin Problems in Cats • 1-Minute Trainer: Big Dogs • Harmful Foods for Cats • 1-Minute Trainer: Small Dogs • Pets in Your Bed Bonus PDF Guide Health & Wellness Guide