All posts tagged "Hearingimpairments"

Paul Simon is keeping a positive tune as he deals with hearing loss. The Newark-born, Queens-raised singer-songwriter began losing hearing in his left ear about 2½ years ago, he told “CBS Sunday Morning” in a new interview. Simon, who released the studio album “Seven Psalms” last month, hopes his surprise performance at the Newport Folk Festival last year wasn’t his last. “I really wanted to perform the ‘Seven Psalms,’ ” Simon, 81, told CBS. “I haven’t given up hope, but I’m prepared to accept that I might not be able to.” Simon, a 16-time Grammy winner, said hearing in his left ear is now at ......

PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman has been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy, stroke, and depression — common medical conditions that affect millions of Americans. His latest diagnosis may be his most common one yet: hearing loss. On March 31, when Fetterman was released from the hospital after being treated for depression, his office said he also had been diagnosed with "mild to moderate sensorineural hearing loss" and was fitted for hearing aids. Hearing loss affects an estimated 50 million Americans, and sensorineural hearing loss is the most common form of it......

James Reingold doesn’t want to snuff out anyone’s flame, but after too many summers treating emergency department patients at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, he has a special Independence Day message: For the love of whatever you hold dear, don’t give your kids sparklers. Fireworks injuries have gone up 25% over the last 15 years, with children and young adults most likely to be hurt, according to new data released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Fireworks imports rose 50% during the same 2005-21 period, to 416 million pounds. Sparklers can be especially dangerous beca......

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Power outages are likely during winter weather, especially when large amounts of snow or ice are involved. Keep these tips in mind if you lose power: ▪ If you have a generator, never run it inside your home or garage. Carbon monoxide fumes can build up and become deadly. ▪ You should also never use a charcoal grill or camp stove inside, for either cooking or heating. Like generators, the fumes they produce can be toxic. ▪ If you smell gas at any point during a power outage or otherwise, leave your home immediately and call your utility provider. ▪ During an outage, do not op......