95-year-old grandmother makes masks for Veterans with hearing loss

When Meredith Willcox learned some Veterans had issues with comprehension due to wearing masks, she did something about it. A VantagePoint blog contributer said, "Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Truman VA has received an outpouring of support".
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How studying fruit flies might help us prevent age-related hearing loss in humans

We still don't know why age-related hearing loss occurs, and why our hearing systems stay healthy up until decline begins to occur. But humans aren't alone in their suffering. In fact, Medical Express reports even fruit flies are prone to age-related hearing loss.

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What doctors want you to know about fireworks and hearing loss

Kristi King with WTOP news warns readers that fireworks can be thrilling and awe-inspiring, but if you’re too close, they can cause permanent damage to your hearing. 
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