A pioneering study seeks to figure out how a combination of high heat and loud noise impacts the brains and health of L.A.

As human-caused sound gets louder around the world, some animals change their behavior and many creatures suffer health ...

Research shows that consistent exposure to noise may be linked to a host of health conditions, including cardiovascular disease and stroke.

The last time the EPA suggested any noise limits was in 1974, before the health effects were well known. Those limits were an average of 70 dB (unweighted decibels) over 24 hours to prevent hearing ...

Cities never stop. The blare of horns, the rumble of buses starting, and the constant drilling of construction equipment ...

Noise pollution from human activities can have negative impacts on our health—from sleep disturbances and stress to increases in the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Several researchers looking at the health effects of chronic exposure to lower levels of noise have told me it’s hard to find funding for their work.

Effects of traffic noise on health are less clear, but some research suggests this affects stress hormones, which could alter fertility.

Noise pollution affects approximately 30 million workers in the United States. Here's why its detrimental health effects deserve your attention.

Human-made noise pollution affects wildlife across habitats, from forests to oceans.

"We're hoping that our research helps alert people to the public health risks." Scientists issue warning on overlooked hazard ...