Tinnitus, a.k.a. that “ringing in your ears,” is a relatively common symptom, according to audiologists. Technically, tinnitus encompasses any perception of sound where theres ...

A widely used neurotransmitter for treating mental health conditions may have unintended consequences for auditory perception ...

Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University have identified a specific brain circuit that may help explain the persistent ringing or buzzing in the ears that affects millions of people. The ...

Can music stop that ringing in your ears? In Brain Sense, I tell the story of Tim, the eccentric electronics genius who is plagued with tinnitus. Like most of the 50 million Americans who complain of ...

Serotonin from antidepressants may amplify tinnitus, offering insight into why ear ringing can worsen during treatment.

The ringing never stops. For roughly 750 million people worldwide, according to a 2022 systematic review in JAMA Neurology, ...

Can antidepressants cause tinnitus? New research reveals how elevated serotonin activates auditory neurons, inducing phantom ...

The same neurotransmitter commonly leveraged to relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety also may exacerbate a vexing ...

Higher levels of serotonin may worsen tinnitus, a new study in mice suggests. So, what does this mean for SSRI users?

A tailored low-intensity noise stimulus alleviated tinnitus symptoms in a Phase II trial, demonstrating promise for a non-masking, precision-based sound therapy that quiets the brain’s internal noise.

Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University say they have zeroed in on a kind of brain switch that can make people hear ...