Most of us can relate to feeling uncomfortable when someone scrapes their nails down a chalkboard. For those with the condition misophonia, sounds like slurping, snoring, breathing, and chewing can ...

If you’re bothered by the sounds of other people chewing, your pet peeve may wreck more than mealtime.

We are in sound overload, even when we are not consciously aware of it. Those with misophonia may be casualties of the overwhelming environment.

Researchers for the first time have identified the parts of the brain involved in a less-commonly studied trigger of misophonia, a condition associated with an extreme aversion to certain sounds.

“Mad Men” star January Jones, 47, has revealed her lifelong struggle with misophonia, a disorder characterized by an extreme sensitivity to sound that can disrupt daily life and social interactions.

This past year there has been significant advancement in misophonia research. The research is more cohesive and reflects a greater understanding of the underlying mechanisms of misophonia, as well as ...

A little-known sensory condition can make everyday noises such as chewing and crunching unbearable, leading to stress and even panic. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two ...

Hearing involves more than just the ears—it's intimately connected to how we think and feel. A recent study has shed light on the possible links between hearing, emotion, and cognition by ...

If you’ve ever had a visceral reaction to certain sounds such as sniffing, coughing or slurping, you might have misophonia — but you’re far from being the only one. A new study published in the ...

Dear Doctors: Ever since I was little, I have absolutely hated the sound of other people chewing. Whenever I try to explain this to someone, they think I’m overreacting or even making it up. Is this ...

NEW YORK - There are certain sounds that really get to some people, like chewing of gum or breathing loudly. These noises may be annoying, but for some folks, it's bigger than that. Sounds such as ...

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