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 Many consider white noise to be a harmless sleep aid, but it may carry significant risks. 

Woman sleeping with an electric fan nearby
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Many people find white noise soothing when they try to drift off to sleep. But there can be some hidden dangers to getting your slumber in an atmosphere of background sound. The term “white noise” refers to a consistent sound that includes all frequencies across the sound spectrum that are audible to humans. Research suggests that white noise may reduce crying in infants…

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