Tinnitus, commonly described as a persistent ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound in the ears, is more than just an annoyance-it can be a debilitating condition. An estimated 25 million adults in the ...

There has to date been no reliable objective method of diagnosing tinnitus. Researchers now show that brainstem audiometry can be used to measure changes in the brain in people with constant tinnitus.

Anne Russell is a professional writer with an extensive background in health and fitness journalism. She served as editor-in-chief of Shape, Living Fit (a sister publication of Shape) and VIVmag. She ...