Using noise-cancelling headphones may be harmful to the brain, experts have warned.

Audiologists from the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom have observed a link between prolonged use of modern noise-cancelling headphones and the development of Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), a neurological condition.

They note that this is particularly prevalent among young people, such as Generation Z, who are heavy users of these headphones.

The early onset of this brain disorder can have significant negative effects on cognitive function and overall health.