Anyone who has experienced a persistent ringing, buzzing or whooshing sound in their ears knows how annoying it can be — but is it a sign of something serious?

Approximately 50 million people in the United States are affected by tinnitus, a condition that fills the ears with internal sounds no one else can hear, according to Cleveland Clinic.

Daniel S. Troast, doctor of audiology at HearUSA, a hearing aid provider in Winter Garden, Florida, shared with Fox News Digital the symptoms, causes and myths surrounding tinnitus, as well as ways to treat and prevent it.

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Symptoms of tinnitus

“Most of us have experienced ringing in our ears after going to a concert, but if it lasts for less than a day, it’s very often not a cause for concern,” said Troast. 

Tinnitus is defined as a “persistent ringing, buzzing or whooshing sound in the ears that the patient can hear, but no one else can,” he said. 

Some patients have even reported hearing crickets or music in their heads, according to the doctor.

Common causes of tinnitus

The most common cause of tinnitus is noise-induced hearing loss. Approximately 90% of people suffering from tinnitus have some form of hearing loss, according to Mayo Clinic.

“Tinnitus is more a brain condition than it is a hearing condition,” said Troast. “Essentially, it’s the brain’s response to a change in the auditory system.”

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For someone with normal hearing, the brain is used to receiving sound signals at various frequencies moving through the ear canal. 

“However, when someone has hearing loss, the brain stops receiving those signals — and the tinnitus is the brain’s response to this miscommunication with the ears,” according to the audiologist.

A doctor holds and examines a model of a human inner ear and auditory system. “Hearing loss and resulting tinnitus could come from a single exposure — like military personnel firing weapons — or more commonly, built up over years of exposure to noise at dangerously high levels.” (iStock)

“Hearing loss and resulting tinnitus could come from a single exposure — like military personnel firing weapons — or more commonly, built up over years of exposure to noise at dangerously high levels, like a musician or frequent concertgoer,” Troast said.

Other possible causes of tinnitus and hearing loss include certain medications, blockages from earwax, ear infections, dental issues and head or neck injuries.

Myths about ear ringing

The most prominent myth is that tinnitus can be cured, said Troast.

“While it can be managed effectively, nothing will cure tinnitus entirely. Because of this, bogus tinnitus ‘cures’ regularly circulate on social media,” the doctor warned. 

“Tinnitus is a brain condition, not an ear condition — anything that goes into your ear would do nothing to fix the underlying problem.”

Some of the most common recommendations include ear drops and supplements, which have no effect aside from a potential placebo, according to Troast.

“As mentioned earlier, tinnitus is a brain condition, not an ear condition,” he said. 

The most common cause of tinnitus is noise-induced hearing loss. Roughly 90% of people suffering from tinnitus have some form of hearing loss. (iStock)

“So, anything that goes into your ear would do nothing to fix the underlying problem, which is a miscommunication between your ears and your brain.”

Another faux “cure” involves tapping the back of the head to create a reverberating sound.

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“While this may stop the tinnitus for a few seconds and may be an effective coping method, it will never make the tinnitus go away,” said Troast.

“When a person taps their head in this manner, they’re replacing the sound of their tinnitus with the sound of the thumping — but when the thumping stops, the tinnitus returns.”

When to see a doctor

While tinnitus isn’t physically dangerous, Troast warned that it can be extremely damaging for patients’ mental health, with proven negative effects on psychological well-being.

“If you’re suffering from tinnitus, a great first step is always to see an audiologist who can conduct a hearing test,” he advised. “The audiologist will be able to determine if hearing loss is the root cause of your tinnitus and can then establish a treatment plan.”

Experts recommend seeing an audiologist for persistent tinnitus symptoms. (iStock)

That plan will most often include hearing aids, which will amplify external sounds to help reduce the person’s focus on the tinnitus. 

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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with a psychologist can also be very effective when administered in tandem with audiological treatment, Troast said. 

“CBT teaches the patient to live with tinnitus, helping them understand that they can acknowledge the existence of the sound without the doom and gloom that it’s typically associated with,” he said.

Can tinnitus be prevented?

The best way to prevent tinnitus is to limit your exposure to loud noise, the audiologist said.

He recommends wearing hearing protection in loud environments such as concerts and sporting events and while using loud equipment like a lawnmower or leaf blower. 

“It’s also important to limit your time listening to headphones and earbuds at loud volumes,” he added.

While tinnitus isn’t physically dangerous, a doctor warned it can be extremely damaging for patients’ mental health, with proven negative effects on psychological well-being. (iStock)

Another step toward prevention is getting a regular hearing test. 

“Hearing tests not only help in determining if you suffer from hearing loss, as mentioned above, but they also have the potential to point you in a direction that will treat both hearing loss and tinnitus,” said Troast.

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Avoiding total silence is another way to reduce symptoms.

“Patients often say it’s most noticeable when they’re trying to sleep,” said Troast. “Having some sort of white noise or brown noise playing in the background can help drown out the incessant ringing.”

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More than a month into the New Year of 2024, those who haven’t yet made progress on their health and weight-loss resolutions may be feeling a little discouraged.

But experts agree that the number on the scale shouldn’t be the only way to measure a “win.”

Weight alone doesn’t paint a complete picture of a person’s health, according to Dr. Barbara Bawer, a primary care physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

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Body mass index (BMI) historically has been used by physicians to measure cutoff points that determine whether someone is overweight or obese.

But in June 2023, the American Medical Association (AMA) released a statement calling BMI an “imperfect measure” because it does not directly assess body fat.

To get a more comprehensive outlook of health, Bawer is encouraging people to get back to the “BASICS” — Brain, Activity, Stomach, Immunity, Checkups and Sleep. 

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She has developed a simple list that anyone can use to check in on their health — along with questions to consider for each item.

No. 1 – Brain

“Do you have trouble remembering appointments or important dates? Do you frequently misplace things? Has your SAGE score changed in the past year?”

SAGE (Self-Administered Gerocognitive Exam) is a self-administered test that can spot early signs of dementia, which can be downloaded on OSU’s website.

“If a patient finds that they are more forgetful — or worse, if a member of their family or a friend points things out — this may be evidence that your cognitive health is not as good as it should be,” said Bawer. 

Joyce Miller, an OSU patient, plays brain games to keep her mind active. Brain health is one of the “BASICS” that experts at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center say is important to maintaining your overall health. (Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center)

In that case, she recommends seeing a doctor for an evaluation. 

To strengthen cognitive health, Bawer suggested doing activities like brain games or puzzles.

Other tips to boost brain health include eating a well-balanced diet, exercising regularly, staying well-hydrated, getting good sleep and staying connected with friends, family and the community. 

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“Poor cognitive status may be due to depression or dementia,” Bawer noted.

Melanie Avalon, an Atlanta-based health influencer, entrepreneur and host of “The Intermittent Fasting Podcast” and “The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast”, said that a myriad of general lifestyle factors can support brain health, “including a nutrient-rich, anti-inflammatory diet and avoidance of environmental toxins.”

No. 2 – Activity

“How active are you? Do you complete 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week? Do you experience any pain when exercising? Do you sit for more than eight hours per day?”

Said Bawer, “A sedentary lifestyle, such as working from home and sitting at a computer for most of that time without getting up, puts you at risk for cardiovascular disease.” 

She added that “sitting for long periods of time tightens our muscles and puts more stress on our joints when we do use them.”

Joyce Miller, a patient of Dr. Bawer’s, is diligent about maintaining her health, ensuring she gets the recommended 150 minutes of exercise each week. She also practices healthy habits like eating a balanced diet, getting all recommended screenings and vaccinations, and getting plenty of sleep. (Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center)

To combat this, the doctor suggested setting an alarm every hour that reminds you to get up, use the restroom, walk to another area of the home or step outside (ideally for a walk) to get in more steps and movement. 

“Stretching is also important as we age to improve our flexibility as well as our muscle and joint health,” Bawer added. 

“A sedentary lifestyle, such as working from home and sitting at a computer for most of that time without getting up, puts you at risk for cardiovascular disease.”

Make sure you’re finding time to exercise regularly, the doctor recommended, while taking note of any new pain you experience during physical activity.

Exercise serves as a beneficial stress for the body that helps to maintain homeostasis, stimulating cellular adaptations for health and longevity, said Avalon.

“These effects include beneficially affecting hormones, boosting the mitochondria, supporting repair and renewal, and helping the body adapt to challenges,” she said. 

Barbara Bawer, M.D., has developed a simple list anyone can use to check in on their health, along with questions to consider for each item. (Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center)

Exercise doesn’t have to mean spending hours at the gym, Avalon added.

“You can also increase physical activity by implementing fun movement into your day — run daily errands rather than always choosing delivery services, park far away in the parking lot, take the stairs rather than the elevator, have impromptu dance sessions while house cleaning or get a dog to encourage walks,” she suggested.

No. 3 – Stomach

“Do you have indigestion, stomach pain or bloating? Are your bowel movements regular? Is there blood in your stool? Have you experienced unexplained weight gain or loss?”

Unexplained weight loss, said Bawer, “could be a sign of cancer. Unexplained weight gain may be due to a number of conditions, but this may also point to unhealthy foods going into your body and a sedentary lifestyle.” 

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Not having regular bowel movements can indicate that the motility of the gut is slow, which can be due to lack of activity, poor nutrition or poor water intake — and can lead to inflammation and disease development, the doctor said. 

“Indigestion can be a sign of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) or esophagitis, both of which may need medication to help us treat them,” Bawer noted.  

Ignoring GI issues, digestive distress or bouts of irritable bowel syndrome can be dangerous, experts said. (iStock)

Other potential triggers include food intolerances or sensitivities, functional abdominal disorders or GI illnesses like diverticulitis, ischemia, bowel obstruction or ulcers.

Avalon pointed out the danger of ignoring GI issues, digestive distress or bouts of irritable bowel syndrome.

“Taking such concerns seriously can potentially improve health radically,” she said. “Healthy, pain-free digestion and regular bowel movements can signify proper digestion of nutrients and a flourishing microbiome, all of which intrinsically support the body’s overall health.”

No. 4 – Immunity

“Do you get sick often or get frequent infections? Does it take you longer than others to recover from illness? Have you had recommended vaccinations?”

Bawer told Fox News Digital, “Your immune system may not be up to par if you are not exercising, eating well or getting enough sleep, and this can lead to frequent infections.”

Genetic conditions or autoimmune conditions can also lead to a low immune system.

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“Strengthen your immunity by getting the nutrients you need through a balanced diet and stay up to date on your vaccinations,” Bawer advised.

Avalon agreed that a healthy immune system starts with diet. 

A March 2023 study found that the characteristics of ultra-processed foods can promote chronic inflammation in the body and encourage non-communicable diseases, she pointed out. 

“Choose a fresh, whole-foods diet to help create a cornerstone for immunity.”

“Choose a fresh, whole-foods diet to help create a cornerstone for immunity,” Avalon recommended. “Focus on ample protein such as grass-fed meat, organic poultry, and low-mercury wild-caught fish, while eating the rainbow of produce, to acquire an array of vitamins and phytonutrients that support immunity.”

No. 5 – Checkups

“Have you completed an annual checkup with your primary care physician? Do you have any health concerns? Are you up to date on all recommended screenings?”

Staying current with physical exams — even if you don’t have any symptoms — can help catch diseases before they fully develop or even start, noted Bawer.

Doctors can also provide lifestyle modifications to consider so that you avoid developing diseases. 

Barbara Bawer, M.D. (left), a family medicine physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, said there are many clues to evaluating overall health and that maintaining the “BASICS” — brain, activity, stomach, immunity, checkups and sleep — provides a healthy foundation for the future. (Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center)

“Many times during annual check-ups, when we ask the patient something, get vitals or do labs, we find an issue that is brewing, but the patient had no symptoms and would not have known otherwise,” she said.

Avalon echoed the importance of annual in-person checkups. 

“An expert third-party opinion can provide an unbiased overview of one’s health, find potentially undiagnosed issues and provide motivation to continue on one’s health journey,” she said.

No. 6 – Sleep

“Do you get seven to nine hours of sleep each night? Are you tired during the day? Do you often need a nap to get through the day?”

“Poor sleep is linked to cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline/dementia, poor immunity, mood changes like depression and anxiety, and pain receptors firing inappropriately, among other things,” said Bawer.

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Snoring that interrupts sleep can be a sign of undiagnosed sleep apnea, she warned, which needs treatment with a CPAP machine. 

“Most people need seven to eight hours of sleep to get restorative sleep, even if they think they can function on less,” said Bawer.

Joyce Miller, an OSU patient, avoids screens before going to sleep and keeps consistent bedtimes on a daily basis. Experts at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center say sleep is undervalued as a medical need and can have a major impact on overall health. (Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center)

On the other hand, oversleeping can be a sign of depression.

Calling sleep the “basic foundation of health and wellness,” Avalon recommended cultivating a consistent wind-down routine and a dark, cool sleeping environment. 

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“For more advanced hacks, try wearing blue-light blocking glasses at night or using a cooling mattress,” she suggested. 

“Modern wearables or smart mattresses can also be used to evaluate and track one’s sleep quality.”

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Loneliness has been declared a public health emergency in Silicon Valley.

San Mateo County, located in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, passed a resolution on Jan. 30 that officially declared loneliness a public health crisis.

The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on the decision, according to a local report.

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“San Mateo County was the first in the nation to declare loneliness a public health crisis after the Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution my office authored Tuesday,” said supervisor David Canepa in a post on X. 

“Loneliness has a profound impact on health and is comparable to smoking a pack of cigarettes a day,” he added.

Canepa said he is also calling for the state of California to establish a “minister of loneliness” position.

It would help those “suffering in silence to restore meaningful connections that were lost during the pandemic,” he said.

Loneliness leads to poor health outcomes, including heart attack, depression and even early death, the surgeon general previously said.  (iStock)

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy also posted on X about the vote.

“When I released my Surgeon General’s Advisory on loneliness, I outlined what localities can do to promote connection,” he said. “Grateful to San Mateo County for becoming the first county in America to recognize loneliness as a public health emergency.”

The surgeon general previously said that loneliness leads to poor health outcomes, including heart attack, depression and even early death. 

With the onset of the pandemic, California was the first U.S. state to issue a statewide stay-at-home order on March 19, 2020.

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Dr. David Campbell, clinical and program director at Recover Together Bend, an addiction and mental health treatment facility in Oregon, said he agreed with the decision to declare loneliness a public health emergency.

“Loneliness is absolutely a public health emergency, and the consequences are dire for both mental and also physical health.”

“In present-day America, it appears that we are exchanging floor space and electronic devices for friendships and community,” he told Fox News Digital. 

“Loneliness is absolutely a public health emergency, and the consequences are dire for both mental and also physical health.”

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Evidence suggests that those facing high degrees of loneliness may face consequences such as increased risk of heart disease, dementia, substance abuse, obesity, cognitive decline, reduced life satisfaction and even premature death, Campbell warned.

“In present-day America, it appears that we are exchanging floor space and electronic devices for friendships and community,” an expert told Fox News Digital.  (iStock)

“In order to combat loneliness in an increasingly digital world, we must reevaluate our relationships with social media and the virtual realm, strengthen social communities, dramatically increase mental health awareness and reduce barriers to access, encourage civic engagement, and improve social support systems,” he recommended. 

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Campbell also suggested that people should get more involved in their community, pursue activities, consider volunteering and spend time with friends or family.

Fox News Digital reached out to San Mateo County officials requesting additional comment.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a food safety alert for recalled cheeses, yogurts and sour creams potentially linked to an eleven state outbreak of listeria that has sickened 26, hospitalized 23 and left two people dead.

Rizo-López Foods issued a voluntary recall on Monday for all cheeses and other dairy products made in its Modesto, California facility, “because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogene.” 

In a press release, the company said that the recalled products include cheese, yogurt, and sour cream.

The dairy products were sold under the brand names Tio Francisco, Don Francisco, Rizo Bros, Rio Grande, Food City, El Huache, La Ordena, San Carlos, Campesino, Santa Maria, Dos Ranchitos, Casa Cardenas, and 365 Whole Foods Market.

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The CDC said that 26 people had been infected with the outbreak strain of listeria from eleven states.

The agency noted that 23 of those infected were hospitalized, and two people died in Texas and California. 

The CDC noted that the “true number” of sick people from this listeria outbreak is “likely higher” because some people recover without medical care or are never tested.

The CDC said that they have been tracking this strain of listeria for years, prior to the Rizo-López Foods recall.

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“CDC investigated this outbreak in 2017 and 2021. Epidemiologic evidence in previous investigations identified queso fresco and other similar cheeses as a potential source of the outbreak, but there was not enough information to identify a specific brand,” the CDC said. “CDC reopened the investigation in January 2024 after new illnesses were reported in December 2023 and the outbreak strain was found in a cheese sample from Rizo-López Foods.”

Cheese (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Symptoms of Listeria

Listeria, which can cause serious and even fatal infections in young children or people with weakened immune systems. 

Among pregnant women, listeria can cause a miscarriage or stillbirth.

Pregnant women usually have a fever, muscle aches, and tiredness. 

Symptoms usually start within 2 weeks after eating food contaminated with Listeria, but may start as early as the same day or as late as 10 weeks after, the CDC said.

The CDC said that people who are not pregnant usually have fever, muscle aches, and tiredness. They may also get a headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or seizures.

U.S. health officials said at least one death is tied to an outbreak of listeria food poisoning. (Elizabeth White/CDC via AP, File / AP Newsroom)

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The CDC urged shoppers who may have purchased the recalled products to throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.

“Do not eat any recalled cheeses or dairy products,” the CDC said.

Rizo-López Foods said in a press release that “consumers should check their refrigerators and freezers for any of the products listed and dispose of them.”

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The company advised consumers to contact the company at (833)296-2233, which is monitored 24 hours a day.

Rizo-López Foods did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

King Charles III, 75, has received a cancer diagnosis, Buckingham Palace announced in a statement on Monday.

The cancer was discovered when the king underwent a routine procedure on Jan. 17 to treat an enlarged prostate.

The palace as of now has not confirmed the type or stage of cancer, saying only that it is not prostate cancer. The king began treatments on Monday.

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Other British royals have fought their own cancer battles over the years.

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York: Breast and skin cancer

Most recently, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, announced on Jan. 21 that she was diagnosed with skin cancer just a month after receiving breast cancer treatments.

“I have been taking some time to myself as I have been diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer, my second cancer diagnosis within a year after I was diagnosed with breast cancer this summer and underwent a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery,” Ferguson, who is 64, wrote in an Instagram post. 

“It was thanks to the great vigilance of my dermatologist that the melanoma was detected when it was.”

Queen Elizabeth II: Bone marrow cancer

Queen Elizabeth II battled myeloma, a painful bone marrow cancer, during the last years of her life, according to “Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait,” an upcoming biography by Gyles Brandreth.

“I had heard that the Queen had a form of myeloma — bone marrow cancer — which would explain her tiredness and weight loss and those ‘mobility issues’ we were often told about during the last year or so of her life,” Brandreth wrote in the book.

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Hilary Fordwich, a royal expert based in Maryland, noted that Queen Elizabeth loved to ride horses and did so up to 93 years of age.

“With her bone marrow cancer, she began to suffer mobility issues, which curtailed her riding,” Fordwich told Fox News Digital.

The queen died in Sept. 2022 at the age of 96.

Duke of Windsor: Throat cancer

The Duke of Windsor, who served as King Edward VIII for only a year before abdicating the throne in December 1936 in order to marry the divorcee Wallis Simpson, was diagnosed with throat cancer in 1971.

King Charles III, 75, received a cancer diagnosis after he underwent a routine procedure on Jan. 17 to treat an enlarged prostate. (Getty Images)

The Duke, a longtime smoker, reportedly received cobalt therapy after his diagnosis.

He died in Paris, France, on May 28, 1972, at the age of 77.

Queen Elizabeth I (Queen Mother): Colon and breast cancer

Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, was Queen of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from Dec. 11, 1936 until Feb. 6, 1952.

In 1966, Elizabeth was diagnosed with colon cancer and had surgery to remove a tumor, as biographer William Shawcross wrote in “The Queen Mother: The Official Biography.”

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In 1984, the queen received a breast cancer diagnosis and had a lumpectomy.

She went on to live a long life, dying on March 30, 2002, at 101 years old.

King George VI: Lung cancer

King George VI, who took over the throne on Dec. 11, 1936 until his death, was diagnosed with lung cancer in Sept. 1951.

“He was a chain smoker and had been advised by his doctors to smoke to help ‘smooth his lungs’ given his stutter,” said Fordwich.

Wallis, Duchess of Windsor (1896-1986) and the Duke of Windsor (1894-1972) are pictured in Nassau, the Bahamas, circa 1942. The Duke was diagnosed with throat cancer in 1971. (Getty Images)

The longtime smoker underwent surgery to remove his left lung, according to The Independent.

After an initial period of recovery, the king’s health declined and he succumbed to the disease on Feb. 6, 1952, at 56 years old.

King Edward VII: Basal cell carcinoma

King Edward VII, who reigned from Jan. 22, 1901 until his death in 1910, was diagnosed with basal-cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer, in 1907.

His cancer, which was found on the skin next to his nose, was reportedly cured with radium.

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After suffering additional health issues later in life, Edward died at 68 years of age on May 6, 1910, after a series of heart attacks.

Princess Victoria: Breast cancer

The daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Princess Victoria, who was born on Nov. 21, 1840, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1898.

The mother of eight died of the disease on Aug. 5, 1901, at the age of 60.

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, announced on Jan. 21 that she was diagnosed with skin cancer just a month after receiving breast cancer treatments. (Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis)

“There is no family left untouched by cancer,” said Dr. Nathan Goodyear, the medical director at Brio Medical, a holistic, integrative cancer healing center in Scottsdale, Arizona.

“Cancer knows no preferences,” he told Fox News Digital. “Whether left or right, conservative or liberal, upper class or lower class, cancer shows no leaning.”

Likewise, cancer knows no difference between those of royal descent and those of non-royal descent, he added.

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“Despite access to the most innovative medical care and brightest minds in the world, royal families still encounter cancer,” Goodyear said. 

“When it comes to demographics, cancer is the great equalizer.”

King Charles III and Queen Camilla appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace following the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023. Earlier this week, Her Majesty the Queen opened Maggie’s Royal Free, a new cancer support center at Royal Free Hospital in London. (Getty Images)

“Yet, whether royal or non-royal, look up, pray and take heart — because hope is present, and when hope is present, healing is possible.”

Earlier this week, Her Majesty the Queen opened Maggie’s Royal Free, a new cancer support center at Royal Free Hospital in London, as announced on the royal family’s website. 

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Maggie’s provides free care and support for cancer patients, their friends and families in the U.K. and online.

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