National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

04/02/2025

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03/31/2025

Our latest Message from the Director highlights an NIDCD workshop on leveraging existing technologies and developing new tools to advance non-invasive and minimally invasive, real-time imaging of the human olfactory (smell) system, potentially improving the diagnosis and treatment of smell disorders. Read more here: https://go.nih.gov/Kzju9gG

03/28/2025

During , cheer on your team and protect your ears from noise-induced hearing loss. Hearing protectors help lower the intensity of sound that enters your ears. Learn more: https://go.nih.gov/JiVoXvg March Madness Men's Basketball March Madness Women's Basketball

03/27/2025

Minimally invasive or non-invasive imaging techniques that capture detailed views of the living human olfactory (smell) targets would allow researchers to study the entire olfactory system. In our latest Message from the Director, read about the recent NIDCD workshop on using existing technologies and developing new tools to advance imaging of the olfactory system. Read more: https://go.nih.gov/Kzju9gG

03/25/2025

La disfonía espasmódica, también conocida como distonía laríngea, es un trastorno que afecta los músculos en la laringe. Provoca interrupciones en la voz al hablar y puede hacer que la voz suene tensa, forzada o velada, o incluso temblorosa. Obtenga más información sobre la disfonía espasmódica: https://go.nih.gov/Ijvodfi

03/25/2025

Spasmodic dysphonia is a disorder affecting the muscles in the voice box. It causes voice breaks during speaking and can make the voice sound tight, strained, or breathy, and may cause the voice to tremble. Learn more about spasmodic dysphonia: https://go.nih.gov/s1OlXah

03/20/2025

Changes in a person’s sense of smell, or loss of smell, can be caused by multiple factors, including aging, smoking, viruses, infections, head injuries, and conditions that affect the nervous system. If you experience changes in your sense of smell, see a doctor to identify and treat the causes. Watch our new animated video to learn more: https://go.nih.gov/4AFx4C2.

03/20/2025

Are you attending any tournament games this year? Remember to bring your team spirit and hearing protection to the game. Sound levels at some sporting events can exceed the safe limit. https://go.nih.gov/spv2Zdn March Madness Men's Basketball March Madness Women's Basketball

03/18/2025

is here! The noise at basketball games can exceed the safe limit. If you're cheering on your team at the big game, be sure to bring hearing protection. Learn more: https://go.nih.gov/7oTfRBW March Madness Men's Basketball March Madness Women's Basketball

03/17/2025

Tinnitus symptoms can include hearing ringing or buzzing in one or both ears. There are many possible causes, such as a head or neck injury that can damage structures of the ear that carry sound signals to the brain or areas of the brain that process sound. Learn more: https://go.nih.gov/PwBfn0H Brain Awareness Week

03/14/2025

On the Population and Clinical Database Resources page, you’ll find examples of publicly available databases that NIDCD-funded scientists can access to conduct research relevant to NIDCD’s mission areas. Learn more: https://go.nih.gov/1c6EC5t

03/12/2025

It's ! Celebrate with NIDCD and discover how your brain identifies certain smells. Watch this short video to learn about the teamwork between your nose and brain, and understand how changes in your sense of smell can impact daily activities: https://go.nih.gov/58qzS1Q

03/10/2025

La depende de una serie de pasos complejos que convierten las ondas sonoras en el aire en señales eléctricas que viajan hasta el cerebro. Del 10 al 16 de marzo es la y le invitamos a que aprenda más sobre cómo oímos: https://go.nih.gov/Df9Wgcn. Brain Awareness Week

03/10/2025

Hearing depends on a series of complex steps that change sound waves in the air into electrical signals that travel to the brain. This , March 10–16, explore how we hear: https://go.nih.gov/xzXhMIP. Brain Awareness Week

03/09/2025

NIDCD supports ! Did you know your brain is about 75–80% water? ? The rest is mostly fat, making it one of the fattiest organs in your body. Take care of your brain—it’s your most amazing resource! Brain Awareness Week

03/08/2025

Si pierde parte o todo el sentido del gusto, hay cosas que puede intentar hacer para que su comida sepa mejor, como preparar alimentos con una variedad de colores y texturas o usar hierbas aromáticas y especias picantes. Lea para obtener más ideas: https://go.nih.gov/l8C3OZa

03/08/2025

If you lose some or all of your sense of taste, there are things you can try to make your food taste better, such as preparing foods with a variety of colors and textures or using aromatic herbs and hot spices. Read for more ideas: https://go.nih.gov/QMILIE5

02/27/2025

It’s , established to raise awareness about anosmia, or complete loss of the sense of smell. A smell disorder can have many causes—such as nasal polyps (growths), sinus infections, or dental problems—or it can be an early sign of a more serious medical condition. See a doctor who specializes in diseases of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck for a diagnosis, and learn more about anosmia causes and treatments here: https://go.nih.gov/ES5u7nK