It’s time to put the most pervasive myths about hearing loss on mute. Though it’s estimated that one in seven Americans of ...

Even though chronic hearing loss is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions for people 65 and older, less than 20% seek help for it, says Michael Hefferly, Ph.D., an audiologist at Rush. One ...

You turn up the television volume again. Your family complains, but you didn't realize it was that loud. During dinner conversations, you catch yourself nodding along without fully understanding what ...

Hearing loss is not just about missing sounds. Doctors say it may slowly affect memory, focus and overall brain health.

As a parent, you naturally have a lot on your plate, especially when it comes to communicating with your kids. Whether they’re just learning to talk or are overloading you with a barrage of slang ...

Because loud sounds can also damage hearing in adults, Merkison said parents should model hearing loss prevention methods for ...

Common surgical options for hearing loss may include cochlear implants, or possibly a mastoidectomy, ossiculoplasty, stapedectomy, or tympanoplasty. Hearing loss is a condition that can affect people ...

Hearing loss can stem from both genetic and non-genetic factors. Genetics contributes to a significant portion of congenital hearing loss in babies. As people age, they may experience a gradual ...

On March 3, the world marked World Hearing Day — a global public health campaign coordinated by the World Health Organisation ...

Ageing does not cause hearing loss. If that were true, hearing loss would not have changed from one in 10 New Zealanders to one in four New Zealanders now. Yes, our population is ...

The influencer — who boasts 2 million followers — said she will eventually need to get a cochlear implant ...