In a busy room full of talking people, most of us can still pick out one voice to focus on. This common yet complex ...

A new study challenges a leading explanation for why auditory stimulation, such as pink noise, can improve cognitive ...

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White noise may not work for everyone, but numerous studies have shown that for some it can improve sleep quality and duration.

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - The American Academy of Pediatrics is sounding the alarm on excessive noise that kids and teens are exposed to. They're warning that it might have permanent consequences. A new ...

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As many people transitioned from working in an office to working from home, they had to get used to being in a very different auditory environment. If you’re lucky enough to have a private office, you ...

It might be tempting to get your fill of live music before baby comes, but loud noise can stress out your baby, even in the ...

Ten years ago Jamie Banks started working from her home in the town of ­Lincoln, Mass. After a couple of months, the continuing racket from landscaping machines began to feel unendurable, even when ...