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Overton County Schools are testing out devices to help students hear better in the classroom. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said that 30 percent of students have some form of hearing loss that they aren’t even aware of. “A common misconception about this is that this will make the teachers’ voice much louder, but that’s not the case,” Holman said. ... Read More »

With the increased use of virtual platforms for work and school, can an overuse of earbuds and headphones be damaging to your ears? Audiology Doctor Anne-Marie Calkins said hearing loss is possible but mostly unlikely. She said children are more susceptible to hearing loss than adults. “You can damage the innermost part of the ear and maybe not see the ... Read More »