Noise

When Power Snoring Exceeds A Power Saw

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.05.2009 | Living


Dr. Michael J. Breus

This month a British woman has been recorded as one of her country's loudest snorers. Her snore is so loud that from a decibel standpoint, it's louder than a jet plane!

Noisy Roads: Bad For Your Heart, Study Says

msn.com | Posted 11.17.2009 | Living


Sitting in traffic can get your blood boiling temporarily but living near it might raise your risk of high blood pressure long term, according to a Sw...

New York's Ear-Splitting Restaurants

Erica Abeel | Posted 07.30.2009 | New York


Erica Abeel

In the city's restaurants, it's apparently de rigueur to have women shrieking like banshees. Couldn't the mayor institute a stiff fine for screaming in restaurants, like the one for spitting in subways?

The Sounds and Sleeplessness in the ICU--Part I

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 07.13.2009 | Living


Dr. Michael J. Breus

Being in the ICU is hard enough to endure. Throw in sleeplessness caused by noise pollution and just about everything worsens.

What Is an Authentic Antenna?

Lisa Guest | Posted 04.23.2009 | Living


Lisa Guest

In certain cultures people thrive on conformity. A party line is formulated and chosen. Citizens are expected to enunciate and articulate the party li...