As the father of two deaf sons and the author of a book on the history of cochlear implants, I thought I knew a bit about hearing problems. I was still shocked by an e-mail I received some months ago.

Having hyperacusis makes hearing everyday noises unbearable for Joyce and Ben. Feb. 4, 2014— -- For Joyce Cohen and Ben, a constant in their relationship has been the quest for silence. Before ...

Hyperacusis refers to an increased sensitivity to and reduced tolerance of everyday sounds that people would not usually find uncomfortable. People with hyperacusis may find these sounds merely ...

SARASOTA — The clanking of a fork on a plate, the rustling of paper, the jingle of keys or the soft purr of a car engine can be excruciating for those suffering severe hyperacusis. The rare hearing ...

Hyperacusis is the term used to describe an intolerance to everyday sounds that causes discomfort, distress and even pain. The condition varies significantly, with some people finding it a minor ...

This story is from The Pulse, a weekly health and science podcast. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Jared Cocken lives with a rare hearing condition called ...

A recently published study examined the occurrence of hyperacusis in patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Results showed a statistically higher prevalence of hyperacusis in ...

A study is the first to examine the relationship between parental mental illness like anxiety and depression in childhood and the risk of suicide and self-harm in adults who suffer from tinnitus, ...