NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Loud music or noise isn't the only thing that can damage your hearing. A new study in men hints that popping over-the-counter painkillers regularly can also lead to hearing loss, especially in younger men.

YouTube, in a significant development for millions of deaf Internet users, extended automatic caption capability Thursday to all English-language videos on the video-sharing website.

YouTube, in a significant development for deaf Web users, extended automatic caption capability to all English-language videos on the video-sharing website on Thursday.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sneezing, congestion, and runny noses from hay fever may be lasting longer because climate change may be extending pollen seasons, doctors in Italy said on Monday.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sneezing, congestion, and runny noses from hay fever may be lasting longer because climate change may be extending pollen seasons, doctors in Italy said on Monday.

FDA warns about use of 'ear candles'. Does sticking a burning candle in your ear sound like a good way to remove ear wax or cleanse your blood of impurities?

Correction: Belgium-Coma Recovery story. In stories Nov. 23, Nov. 24 and Nov. 25 about communication with a brain-injured man, The Associated Press erroneously reported how doctors first determined the man was conscious and not in a vegetative state. Dr. Steven Laureys used bedside behavioral tests to detect Rom Houben's awareness, not a brain scan, which was done later.

Paralyzed Belgian patient can't communicate after all, doctor acknowledges after testing. It was heralded as a medical miracle. After spending more than two decades in a vegetative state, Rom Houben, a Belgian man in his mid-40s, was suddenly able to communicate, news reports trumpeted last November.

It was heralded as a medical miracle. After spending more than two decades in a vegetative state, Rom Houben, a Belgian man in his mid-40s, was suddenly able to communicate, news reports trumpeted last November.

Pacers C Jeff Foster has season-ending back surgery. Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster will miss the rest of the season after undergoing what the team calls successful back surgery.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Exposure to certain types of pesticides could up the risk of thyroid disease in women, according to a new study of thousands of women married to licensed pesticide applicators.

Scientists discover genes that lead to stuttering; the finding could ease parents' guilt. Why people stutter has long been a medical mystery, with the condition blamed over the years on emotional problems, overbearing parents and browbeating teachers. Now, for the first time, scientists have found genes that could explain some cases of stuttering.

Scientists discover genes that lead to stuttering; the finding could ease parents' guilt. Why people stutter has long been a medical mystery, with the condition blamed over the years on emotional problems, overbearing parents and browbeating teachers. Now, for the first time, scientists have found genes that could explain some cases of stuttering.

Why people stutter has long been a medical mystery, with the condition blamed over the years on emotional problems, overbearing parents and browbeating teachers. Now, for the first time, scientists have found genes that could explain some cases of stuttering.

Pacers C Jeff Foster out for season with back injury; will have surgery after All-Star break. Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster will miss the rest of the season with a back injury.

It could have been a visit from any college recruiter to a Clark County high school, were it not for the question and answer session being conducted entirely through nimble fingers and hands. At Liberty High School this week, the queries came in rapid succession for Nick Gould, a recent graduate of Gallaudet University, the worlds first higher education institution for the deaf: How big is the college? How many dorms? Are there varsity sports? What about scholarships?

Talking 'bout my generation: Despite loud music, baby boomers get good news from hearing study. Sweet news for baby boomers: Despite all those warnings that loud rock music would damage their ears, their generation appears to have better hearing than their parents did.

Sweet news for baby boomers: Despite all those warnings that loud rock music would damage their ears, their generation appears to have better hearing than their parents did.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Antibiotic or antiseptic drops are the best approach to treating swimmer's ear, according to a new research review. And while oral antibiotics are often prescribed along with ear drops to treat swimmer's ear, this is not necessary, the reviewers say.

LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have linked a chemical used in consumer goods like non-stick pans and water-resistant fabrics with thyroid disease, raising questions about the potential health risks of exposure to the substance.