India, Aug. 8 -- Earphones are increasingly common nowadays among youth, from the morning commute to attending online classes, taking calls, or unwinding after a long day with music. They are a constant companion in daily life. But their overuse, especially at high volumes, can harm not just hearing but overall health, including physical and mental wellbeing. Earphone users are broadly divided into two groups: wired and wireless (Bluetooth). Often, Bluetooth earphones are connected to certain risks, but this doesn't give wired earphone users a free pass, as they too carry their own set of potential health concerns.

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