Why advocates say early sign language learning for deaf children is crucial
More than 90 percent of deaf children in the U.S. are born to hearing parents. For them, the path forward can be difficult and also controversial. The advent of cochlear implant technology has the opportunity to change lives, yet many deaf advocates say not teaching sign language is a risky…#pamelawatts (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Brain Treats Hearing in a Crowded Room Differently
The brain treats speech in a crowded room differently depending on how easy it is to hear, and whether we are focusing on it (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - June 6, 2023 Category: Disability Tags: Deaf Communication Source Type: news
Elon Musk ’s brain implant company is approved for human testing. How alarmed should we be?
Elon Musk’s brain-implant company Neuralink last week received regulatory approval to conduct the first clinical trial of its experimental device in humans. But the billionaire executive’s bombastic promotion of the technology, his leadership record at other companies and animal welfare concerns…#elonmusks #neuralink #lauracabrera #pennstates #rockethicsinstitute #twitter #cochlear #johndonoghue #brownuniversity #fda (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Watch how blind and deaf dog asks owner for help: " Daddy's got you "
A blind and deaf dog's adorable way of asking her owner for help is melting hearts online. Plum, a mini Australian shepherd, was born without sight or hearing. Still, that doesn't stop her from manipulating her owner. When the 4-year-old needs help to get off the bed, she taps her 29-year-old…#plum #australian #aidenmichaelmann #jacksonville #florida #merleaustralian #plosone #mann #greatdanemix #lola (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 2, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
National Donut Day: Where to find freebies, deals and specials around Rochester
While their are many half-baked food holidays — there seems to be a different one each day — there's a touching history behind this annual observance. During World War I, The Salvation Army sent women bearing coffee and baked goods to areas near the front lines in France to boost the morale of the…#worldwari #salvationarmy #rochester #goldenharvestbakery #368jeffersonroad #henrietta #deaf #ridgedonutcafé #donutsdelite #westridgeroad (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 2, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
OTC Hearing Aids Are Here, But Are They Shaking Things Up?
(MedPage Today) -- It has been a little more than 8 months since the FDA issued its final rule for making hearing aids available over the counter (OTC). So how are things going these days in the OTC hearing aid market?
In the audiology world... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - May 25, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Ford reverses course on planned'tone-deaf' removal of AM radios:'It was a mistake '
Ford announced it would reverse course on removing AM radios from all "all 2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles" over concerns surrounding the nationwide emergency alert system. CEO Jim Farley tweeted Tuesday, "After speaking with policy leaders about the importance of AM broadcast radio as a part of…#ford #lincoln #jimfarley #michaelharrison #newsroom #billhemmer #danaperino #f150lightning #fema #farley (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Lululemon, Starbucks And Google Boost Brand Engagement Though Community Retail
Retailers are rethinking ways in which they interact with shoppers, with 2023 marking an acceleration of brands experimenting to elevate the brick and mortar experience and create valuable interactions. One way to deliver a differentiated and attractive type of retail proposition is through…#royaloperahouse #sandiego #hongkongs #outdoorvoices #sweatybetty #starbucks #signingstore #jakarta #indonesia #deaf (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Calls for Russia to free Evan Gershkovich fall on deaf ears
O Evan Gershkovich, a correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, disappeared during a reporting trip to Yekaterinburg, Russia’s fourth-biggest city. The next day Russian security services revealed that they had arrested him on spying charges. That Mr Gershkovich, an American citizen, is fully…#evangershkovich #yekaterinburg #russian #mrgershkovich #coldwar #kremlin #russians (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Rose Ayling-Ellis To Lead ITV Drama ‘Code Of Silence’; Mediawan Buys Africa’s Cote Ouest; Channel 5 Calls For ‘The Hunted’; Sky Kids Series
Rose Ayling-Ellis will star in an ITV drama Code of Silence, playing a Deaf catering worker who is called in support a detective by lip reading the conversations of dangerous criminals. Her interpretation of a gang’s clandestine meetings lead to police unlocking a case but she becomes drawn to a…#roseaylingellis #itv #deaf #catherinemoulton #itvstudios #mammothscreen #serpent #tomleggett #damientimmer #moulton (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Deaf to Deaf Weight Loss Program
Deaf Weight Wise in partnership with the local Deaf community adapted an existing evidence-based weight loss program for use with Deaf sign language users (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - May 8, 2023 Category: Disability Tags: Dieting and Diet Plans Source Type: news
Military moves to improve mental health care access as suicides remain high
The Department of Defense on Friday signed a long-awaited policy to make it easier for service members to access mental health care. The big picture: The policy implements the Brandon Act, signed into law by President Biden in 2021, as the military continues to grapple with mental health issues…#departmentofdefense #brandonact #dod #pentagon #pettyofficer #brandoncaserta #mdavidrudd #memphis #brandonactmarks #deaf (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Deaf Awareness Week 2023: 'I want to be a role model for other deaf people'
The Deaf Arts Festival will tour Northern Ireland after premiering in Belfast this weekend. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - May 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Patients Included at Cochrane London 2023 Colloquium: Advisory Board Co-Chairs share insights and what to expect
Cochrane ' s flagship event, the Cochrane Colloquium, brings together individuals with an interest in the use of evidence in healthcare decision-making to learn, collaborate, and network. This includes patients, caregivers, and advocates, whom Cochrane refers to as consumers. Cochrane has a long history of involving consumers in our work, including in our colloquia. We are thrilled that theCochrane London Colloquium happening in September 2023 will be a Patients Included event.We spoke with Sarah Chapman and Richard Morley, Co-chairs of the Patients Included Advisory Board, to learn more about the Colloquium ' s certific...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - May 2, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Muriah Umoquit Source Type: news
JPMorgan Employees Bemoan Dimon's Return-To-Office Edict, Claim It's'Tone Deaf' And'Divisive '
JPMorgan Chase & Co JPM CEO Jamie Dimon is getting backlash from his employees about his return-to-office policy, according to Reuters. Earlier this month, the company abandoned its hybrid-attendance policy and asked all managing directors to come to the office five days a week. "Our leaders play…#jpmorganchaseco #jpm #jamiedimon #jpmorgan #dimon #daviatemin #teminandco (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
