By Hugo Francisco de Souza Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. May 8 2025 A major study using AI and population data uncovers how hearing problems and psychological traits combine to drive tinnitus severity, paving the way for early screening and targeted support. Study: Tinnitus risk factors and its evolution over time . Image Credit: Prostock-studio / Shutterstock In a recent study in the journal Nature Communications, researchers in Canada and France leveraged machine learning models,