EU to youth: Turn down your MP3 players!

Courtesy MSNBC.com: Gadgets  Mon, 10/13/2008 - 11:10

Millions of youngsters across Europe could suffer permanent hearing loss after five years if they listen to MP3 players at too high a volume for more than five hours a week, EU scientists warned Monday.


 

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