A mysterious hum is annoying residents of the city of West Haven, Connecticut, causing sleep disruption and anxiety. The city ...

“Many residents have reported increased levels of stress, anxiety and physical discomfort” states a petition in West Haven, Conn.

Sounds that are lower pitched are less studied than other types. Some say it’s a health hazard. Others have doubts. By Lourdes Medrano/Undark Published Apr 17, 2024 8:00 AM EDT This article was ...

I'm used to freight trains. They come and go. But this is constant,” said Kevin McGrath, one of the neighbors.

Color us surprised. Plenty of people use apps and ambient sound machines to reduce clamor and improve their sleep — but not all noise is created equal. In fact, new research suggests that a particular ...

Residents of a coastal American town are being plagued by a mysterious low-frequency hum, some hear it constantly, others not at all. The sound has caused sleepless nights, anxiety, and health worries ...