Headphone warning as daily use risks hearing damage
A quarter of UK adults won't leave home without headphones, but new research reveals widespread ignorance of the irreversible hearing risks from high volumes and prolonged use.
A quarter of UK adults won't leave home without headphones, but new research reveals widespread ignorance of the irreversible hearing risks from high volumes and prolonged use.
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