GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Dozens of people in West Michigan are trying to figure out what caused loud booming sounds in Grand Rapids early Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Residents took to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chronic exposure to unwanted aircraft, traffic and construction noise may harm psychological and cardiovascular health. (Getty ...

What's that sound? It may sound like a very loud buzzing or droning that lasts all day and into the night. But before you call the police to report what you think could be a siren, whine or roar, ...

Many parents know that loud noise can hurt a child’s hearing. Very loud sounds — from fireworks or firearms, for example — can cause immediate damage. Using personal listening devices for music, ...

A new study from Oregon State University aims to better understand noise pollution in Portland. Researchers found that many of the city’s neighborhoods have noise levels that are likely unhealthy.

Tinnitus may occur after exposure to loud noise, such as live music, heavy machinery, or fireworks. Share on Pinterest vm/Getty Images You’ve probably heard about the dangers of listening to loud ...

The NCAA basketball tournament is not only exciting, it's loud! The roar of the crowd and the buzzing of the buzzer as time expires can reach the same volume levels as a jackhammer! Those noises can ...

If you live in a city, near a highway or within several miles of an airport, you’re probably accustomed to the sounds of sirens blaring, semitrucks rolling by or planes soaring overhead. This ...