The fireworks that illuminate the Diwali sky have a darker side to them. Loud noises from firecrackers pose significant health risks, especially to individuals with pre-existing heart conditions.

A new study found that exposure to loud noises may increase your risk of a heart attack. "Half of the people that are going to die in America are going to die of cardiovascular disease," said Jeff ...

"The question is: how much of this effect is due to particle pollution, and how much is noise?” the study author asked. If you’ve ever worked in a retail environment in which the same playlist is spun ...

(Reuters Health) - People with long-term exposure to loud noise at work or in leisure activities may be at increased risk of heart disease, a U.S. study finds. Researchers found the strongest link in ...

Living in areas with consistently higher levels of noise from transportation was associated with a significantly higher risk ...

You probably know that smoking, obesity and not exercising can lead to heart disease, but researchers have uncovered a new risk factor. Could loud noises make you more likely to have a heart attack? A ...

From a blackbird’s song to the rumble of a passing train, sounds are produced by vibrations moving through the air, ground, or water in invisible waves. When those soundwaves enter your ear, they make ...

India, March 25 -- Living in areas with consistently higher levels of noise from transportation was associated with a ...

Most people have spent a fair amount of time rocking out to loud music, whether at concerts, festivals, parties or at home via headphones (or a boombox, depending on your age). As fun as it is to jam ...