Many people use white noise machines to help them get good sleep, but it's important for it not to get too loud. PonyWang via Getty Images People of all ages, from newborns to older adults, rely on ...

Data shows extended noise exposure damages auditory and cognitive development. A new study published in the journal Sleep Medicine analyzed existing data about sound levels of white noise machines and ...

Children, teens and adults unknowingly risk their hearing during many activities. The damage can be immediate and permanent or gradual, causing hearing loss over time from prolonged exposure.

People of all ages, from newborns to older adults, rely on white noise (or pink or brown noise, which is actually what most white noise machines and playlists generally emit) to help them get to sleep ...