Playing golf can lead to hearing loss, say British researchers

Not many people think of golf as a high-risk sport. However, British researchers have found that using thin-faced titanium ball drivers can damage hearing of golfers. Researchers believe playing with these...

Smoking and obesity may lead to hearing loss, but booze helps

How's this for a mixed message: don't smoke, but if you do, drinking helps."Your hearing might be negatively affected by smoking and a high body mass index, a new study suggests, though drinking alcohol may stave...