Teens who listen to loud music at risk of early hearing loss, study suggests

Parents who find themselves batting against technology for their teen’s attention may have some new ammunition, as a new study reports that more than a quarter of those exposed to loud music already reported early hearing damage. The study, published Monday in the journal Scientific Reports, focused on the occurrence of tinnitus, or ringing sound…

Zika crisis: WHO seeks to allay fears over Rio Olympics

The World Health Organization (WHO) has played down concerns over the spread of the Zika virus, amid calls for the Rio Olympics in August to be postponed. Senior WHO official Bruce Aylward told the BBC that risk assessment plans were in place, and reiterated that there was no need to delay the Games. The mayor…