Study shows that not only are loud vehicles flying overhead a cause of noise pollution-related stress, the effect of that stress remains on the body even after noise levels have decreased. Researchers ...

Noise pollution generated by human activity in certain areas of Antarctica could be having a negative effect on the well-being of the area's fauna, according to a study by the University of the ...

The urge to chow down during moments of high stress apparently transcends species. A study published late last month found that Colorado checkered whiptails respond to loud noises and related ...

Cities never stop. The blare of horns, the rumble of buses starting, and the constant drilling of construction equipment through buildings: some people view the city's noise as "just life," but for ...

Listening to recordings of natural soundscapes may help reduce anxiety and stress, but adding in high-traffic noise can mask the potential benefit, new research shows. Researchers enrolled 68 adults ...

A new study published in the journal Cardiovascular Research shows that a single night of road traffic noise, at levels that are typical of those living in a city, causes stress to the heart and blood ...

New guidance on home office organization emphasizes that productivity depends not only on a tidy workspace but also on controlling noise. Experts highlight that unpredictable household sounds can ...

There’s no question that noise can be a nuisance. It can distract you from what you’re doing, interfere with your sleep, put you in a bad mood, ratchet up your stress level or affect you in other ...

Drone Noise Causes Increased Stress, Study Finds Drones and air taxis may be quieter than helicopters, but the noise they produce can still increase stress levels among people living in communities ...

Health care isn't traditionally considered a "loud" occupation, so while many studies have examined the poor outcomes associated with hospitalized patients' noise exposure, few look at health care ...