Untreated Lyme disease could be causing hearing loss

Untreated Lyme disease could be causing hearing loss

NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — Warmer weather means spending more time outside on walks, picnics, camping, and more, but one parasitic pest is also very active in the spring and summer: ticks. Tick season can range from April until September, and in the U.S., there are nearly 100 types, but only a handful bite humans. Of those that do, viruses and parasites can cause varying illnesses. The most common tick-borne illness is Lyme disease; most recognizabl…

Hearing loss tied to higher dementia risk

Researchers analyzing thousands of medical records from four American communities have uncovered further evidence suggesting a strong link between hearing loss in older adults and the onset of dementia. The study found that seniors with significant hearing impairment were more likely to develop dementia. Interestingly those who used hearing aids appeared to have a lower risk of dementia compared to individuals who did not use such devices. Despi…

Study finds connection between hearing loss and dementia

A study published April 17 by JAMA Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery found that up to 32% of dementia cases from 2011-2019 could be attributed to hearing loss confirmed through testing. Self-reported hearing loss was not associated with higher dementia risk.