A mysterious, low-frequency noise has settled over the small town of Omagh in Northern Ireland, and is keeping people awake. It’s called “The Hum,” and reports of this phenomenon have been popping up ...

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Since the early 1990s, residents in and around Taos, New Mexico, have reported hearing a persistent low-frequency sound with ...

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Tinnitus may occur after exposure to loud noise, such as live music, heavy machinery, or fireworks. Share on Pinterest vm/Getty Images You’ve probably heard about the dangers of listening to loud ...

You may have heard of white noise. The steady, static-like sounds from it can drown out disturbing noises and help you sleep better. But have you heard of pink noise and brown noise? Growing research ...

That's no denying that sleeping with white noise in the background can be helpful in a lot of ways. A fan or white noise machine can drown out noisy roommates, honking cars, and a snoring partner. But ...

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