WASHINGTON — Millions of Americans will be able to buy hearing aids without a prescription later this fall, under a long-awaited rule finalized Tuesday. The regulation creates a new class of hearing ...

A silent epidemic is adding to risk for dementia, falls, depression and only 25% of those who need it are getting the help ...

Hearing loss doesn't just affect how people hear the world—it can also change how they connect with it. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. A new study from the USC ...

Hearing loss can quietly strain relationships, safety and day-to-day independence. We are exploring where to turn for help.

A hearing aid is an assistive device that amplifies sound to improve a person’s ability to hear and communicate with others. Hearing aids can help someone with hearing loss be more aware of sounds in ...

Hearing devices, including hearing aids and cochlear implants, significantly improve the social lives of adults with hearing loss, making them more confident and engaged in conversations and social ...

Thanks to an FDA ruling last fall, hearing aids are now available for purchase over the counter. Over the counter (OTC) hearing aids tend to be less expensive and easier to buy than prescription ...

Most people with tinnitus have some degree of hearing loss. Research suggests that hearing aids may help reduce tinnitus and its impact on daily functioning. This article provides a brief overview of ...

Today, the Oberkotter Foundation announced a new funding opportunity seeking proposals for projects that promote the use of ...

Research has shown that professional musicians are nearly four times as likely to develop noise-induced hearing loss ...

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