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In a cost-effectiveness analysis simulation, OTC hearing aids were found to increase uptake of hearing loss intervention and should be...

The Go Ultra over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid debuted on the QVC shopping network on Sunday, May 21. The new device is the first behind-the-ear...

The highest prevalences of hearing loss were reported among five occupation groups: installation, maintenance, and repair (4.2%); construction and...

Apple today announced a suite of accessibility improvements in its devices, among those being that Made-for-iPhone (MFi) hearing aids can now pair...

According to Stephen Frazier of Loop New Mexico, proposed legislation in New Mexico and Indiana that would have required all public TVs to have...

Lexie Hearing will launch updates to their Lexie B2 Hearing Aids Powered by Bose, incorporating voice call streaming capabilities for iPhone users...

Unitron US has introduced its latest flagship hearing aid, Vivante, designed to enhance listener experience through personalized hearing control....

HearUSA, a network of 350+ hearing clinics and part of the WSAudiology group, is making substantial changes to its brand and has now expanded its...

Unitron Canada has launched its latest flagship hearing aid line, Vivante, designed to provide improved sound performance and personalized control...

If you have hearing loss and wear hearing aids, you're essentially reducing your odds of developing dementia or Alzheimer's disease to the same...

Artificial intelligence (AI) and deep neural networks (DNN) are transforming how hearing aids perform in noise, quiet, and for healthcare...

Results of a randomized clinical effectiveness trial published in a prestigious medical journal found that a do-it-yourself programming app worked...

CI2023 Cochlear Implants in Children and Adults will feature the (Re)Habilitation Connect Forum on June 9 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas Hotel in...

The new Phonak Slim Lumity hearing aid features a sleek new design with unique left and right fittings that follow the natural contour of the head...

Costco is now offering the Lexie B2 over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid on its website for $980—the first OTC hearing aid to be offered by the mass...

Google will be teaming up with the National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL), Cochlear, Macquarie University Hearing, NextSense, and The Shepherd...

Using a new computational approach, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and colleagues analyzed large genetic datasets from...

HearingTracker interviews Oticon President Gary Rosenblum about the company's newest flagship hearing aid, Oticon Real, as well as BrainHearing,...

On World Hearing Day, the Hear Well campaign is premiering the “Take 3 For Me Hearing Challenge,” an online hearing screening adapted from the...

Starkey Hearing Technologies believes its new Genesis AI hearing aid—and the chip platform powering it—will define AI-assisted hearing healthcare...

Starkey unveiled its new Genesis AI hearing aid which boasts a smaller, faster, and more efficient and powerful processor, new sleek design, an...

Today, Oticon launched its new Oticon Real hearing aid that provides access to the full spectrum of real-world sounds with exceptional detail and...

Cochlear Limited's implants will now offer Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids (ASHA) support on compatible Fire TV devices. This is reportedly the...

Frequency Therapeutics Inc. has announced the cessation of its FX-322 and FX-345 programs designed to help people with sudden or noise-induced...

ReSound has extended its OMNIA family of receiver-in-Ear (RIE) products to include Behind-the-Ear (BTE) models and GN’s smallest rechargeable...

Switzerland-based hearing healthcare giant Sonova has introduced SilentCloud, a subscription-based medical app to empower patients to manage their...

MDHearing, a manufacturer of affordable over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, has teamed with Medline to take advantage of something new:...

An international team of researchers led by Andrea Soddu at Western University in Canada has developed a new classification procedure for tinnitus...

By carefully fine-tuning cell culture conditions, researchers in China have succeeded in growing stem cells—complete with hair cells and spiral...

What’s behind Eargo’s strategy to be the highest-priced provider of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids? The new Eargo 7 invisible hearing aids...

At CES 2023, Jabra and Sennheiser showed off new true wireless earbuds that integrate hearing enhancement technology developed by corporate...

Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) have reintroduced the bipartisan Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act to expand...

Conan O'Brien endured years of loud noise on the set of Late Night. Now he's opening up about his hearing difficulties and exploring his options...

At the CES consumer electronics show in January, Vuzix Corp. will introduce new micro-display technology enabling real-time captions in a set of...

Sonova, manufacturer of Phonak and Unitron hearing aids, has discontinued the sale and promotion of its products at Costco, according to sources...

GN has announced the integration and rebranding of Lively to Jabra Enhance and the creation of the new website JabraEnhance.com to allow more...

The authors estimate a ballpark figure for the total annual direct carbon footprint of the hearing aid industry is 100-150,000 ton CO2-eq, and for...

The HP Hearing PRO has been cleared by the FDA as a self-fitting over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid and will be available for $699 at retail...

Costco, one the the largest distributors of hearing aids in the US, has discontinued sales of Kirkland Signature 10 (KS10) hearing aids, according...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it will broaden Medicare coverage of cochlear implants (CIs) by removing the...

The FDA has approved Fennec Pharmaceuticals' drug, Pedmark, that reduces the risk of ototoxicity-induced hearing loss in children during cancer...

The news that Sony and WSAudiology will deliver an over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid places a spotlight on previous branding partnerships between...

AirPods Pro 2 now offer better sound quality, more battery power, and noise cancellation for very loud sounds like sirens.

The FDA’s rules for OTC hearing aids promise sweeping changes for hearing healthcare, creating a new class of more affordable and accessible...

The FDA's new rules for OTC hearing aids are designed to make amplification devices safe, affordable, and convenient to purchase over the counter...

The FDA has announced that Chicago-based MD HearingAid—a manufacturer and distributor of online hearing aids with a professional online support...

The FDA’s final regulations for OTC hearing aids appear to be at or near the publication stage.

Google Maps has recently begun including hearing loops in the accessibility information on its website which should prove useful for users of...

The Lexie B1 Powered by Bose hearing aids will employ Bose's previous SoundControl hearing aid technology, allowing people with mild-to-moderate...

A 10-year snapshot of the availability of telecoil and Bluetooth wireless technologies for hearing aid users. It also shows how the different...

HLAA attendees were provided with information about Bluetooth's new Auracast™ Broadcast Audio technology by representatives from MDHearingAid,...

How hearing aids can improve your health and become an important component in tracking health status were the themes of a recent media event held...

GN Hearing has launched their new rechargeable, iOS- and Android-smartphone compatible, Custom made by Resound hearing aid. Built for all-day use...

Auracast™ is important enough that it could completely transform how Bluetooth hearing aids and other listening devices gain access to audio...

Some may recognize Meaghan Thomas as the morning broadcast meteorologist for the ABC affiliate, WKRN News 2, in Nashville, Tennessee. But...

HearingTracker has appointed Karl Strom as its new Editor in Chief. Strom will join HearingTracker Founder and President Abram Bailey, AuD, and...

Bose has eliminated its Health Division, which was working on over-the-counter hearing aids.

Today, Dr. Michelle Hu, 39, is a pediatric audiologist based in San Diego who is pioneering new ways to support children with hearing loss and...

Frequency Therapeutics is currently conducting a Phase 2b trial to see if a new drug candidate can restore hearing in people who experience...

I tried the new Jabra Enhance™ Plus hearing aid. It's an excellent form factor, but not without its limitations. Here are my initial thoughts, and...

On January 19th, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared the way for Jabra to sell its new Enhance Plus™ earbud as a self-fitting hearing aid.

Hear & Beyond: Live Skillfully with Hearing Loss is about moving from wherever you are now with your hearing loss to a more communication-rich life.

Lexi Finigan, a 12-year-old with cochlear implants, plays the role of Cece, the main character in El Deafo.

New research indicates that people with hearing loss may not be able to correctly identify their own balance issues.

Researchers say they’ve pinpointed the first gene linked to otosclerosis, a common cause of hearing loss in adults that impacts three million...

When undergoing health procedures, patients often face a risk that they’ll develop side effects. The implantation of cochlear implants (CI) for...

As a young child, Sandi Wayman, now 47, was often in trouble for not listening or responding to the adults in her life.

Recently, researchers from Intermountain Precision Genomics have been taking a closer look at vertigo, including the link to hearing loss.

The technique, which was developed at Boston Children’s Hospital, involved replacing the mutated protein stereocilin in the inner ear of mice. It...

Confronting hearing loss can be a challenging moment in your life. When navigating this journey, there is one factor that’s receiving more...

Matti began having hearing problems when she was a baby. Her story could have been tragic, but thanks to the help of one generous Texas...

Apple pushed an AirPods Pro firmware upgrade yesterday (version 4A400 available with iOS 15) that finally provides access to the long-awaited...

The White House explained that Americans will save thousands of dollars by purchasing over-the-counter hearing aids. They also cited a figure that...

Today, The White House Briefing Room announced a new executive order aimed at promoting competition in the American economy. In the order, the...

People suffering with tinnitus have issues in three key areas related to mental health: depressive symptoms, anxiety, and issues with sleep...

Here are the key findings from the Apple Hearing Study, which collected hearing data from thousands of participants across the US.

Hearing loss from headphones and earbuds is an example of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). To understand this problem, it’s important to know...

A study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that osteoporotic patients were 1.76 times more likely to experience...

I tried the AudioCardio app for 6 weeks, and experienced some improvements in my hearing. But, were the improvements in line with those promised...

Have you ever felt dizzy, weak and woozy? Or experienced vertigo, that troubling sensation that the room is spinning while you’re standing...

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) just published a notice of proposed rulemaking for OTC hearing aids in their Spring 2021 Agency...

Lou Ferrigno, the former professional bodybuilder and actor known for playing the title character on TV’s The Incredible Hulk, recently underwent...

Why is music such a good practice for those with hearing loss? In both researching the benefits of music training and seeing the results in her...

One silver lining of the pandemic is that hearing people have now come to realize what people with hearing loss have always known — concentrating...

We recently connected with Dr. Goldin to learn about three new features just released in the BeHear ACCESS assistive hearing headset.

Apple announced today that hands-free calls are coming to future generations of Made For iPhone hearing aids.

Sony's new SRS-WS1 Immersive Wearable Speaker now supports fully personalized audio to help overcome your unique hearing loss profile.

The estimated total economic impact of hearing loss in 2019 exceeded $981 billion. This burden was largely due to lost productivity due to hearing...

Recently, there’s been interest in using cochlear implants (CIs) to improve hearing for those with SSD. Some studies have reported improved...

APD is a neurological condition that disrupts the brain’s ability to process sounds, and it is responsible for the listening problems of a...

Despite stereotypes that people with hearing loss are elderly, many young people are born with or develop hearing loss. We learned about their...

The FDA's Spring 2021 Regulatory Agenda was just published, and over-the-counter hearing aids are not an agenda item for this session.

TikTok announced today that they are rolling out automated captions for their app.

You can now automatically caption all audio from your Windows computer using freely available tools like Google Live Caption and Ava.

A February 2021 study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health journal found that children receiving cisplatin, a common chemotherapy...

Veterans claim that 3M knowingly gave soldiers defective earplugs. The company is now on trial.

A recent study showed that exercise not only reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and obesity, but it can also reduce your risk of or the...

One in five people with hearing loss may experience the symptoms of depression. Fortunately, there is hope—and help—for those who seek it.

The Walgreens Find Care® digital health platform is now promoting hearing aids and a free hearing consultation with a Lexie Hearing expert.

Factors like coping with background noise, loneliness, and listening fatigue can be especially challenging. Here, a closer look -- and ways to...

Deaf and hard of hearing people are twice as likely to develop a prescription opioid-use disorder than their hearing counterparts. That finding...

Online hearing tests can give you a quick snapshot of your hearing, but do they really work? We asked the experts, and here are the 5 things you...

Videos posted with the hashtags #earwax and #earcleaning have amassed over 1.4 billion and nearly 350 million views respectively.

Wearing a mask with hearing aids can be a pain. There are comfort issues, and a number of people have reported losing their hearing aids when...

AI company Chatable have published a series of deep tech blogs direct from founder and CSO, Dr Andrew Simpson.

Emerging evidence suggests there may be a connection between COVID-19 and hearing loss. We asked the experts for an update on the science.

Steve Lukather, the world-famous guitarist and co-founder of the rock band Toto, tells a story about the time he realized all that loud playing...

Difficulty hearing may also play a role in cognitive decline. This represents a significant risk for America’s aging population.

Four hearing researchers weigh in on the challenges of hearing speech in the era of face masks. Some masks are better than others, and these...

The Lexie Lumen is a slim-tube hearing aid manufactured by Intricon. The hearing aids are sold by hearX USA and cost $49/m.

Computers are now able to read lips and reproduce the speech. And Elon Musk wants to transmit hearing directly into your auditory cortex via...

The world's first FDA-registered clear UV-Sterilizing smart mask has reached almost $4 Million in backing on Indiegogo. Delivery is expected in...

Teleaudiology, or eAudiology, is the practice of providing hearing care remotely using digital pathways, such as apps, video conferences and phone...

Professor De Wet Swanepoel, Dr Paul Dybala, PhD, and Mark Truong have a lively discussion on incorporating remote care into best practice...

Hearing better in background noise is the #1 priority for hearing aid users around the world, and your app promises a significant improvement over...

While video calls aid with lipreading, it is often still difficult to follow a conversation over video call due to poor audio quality and weak...

Deaf and hard of hearing may be at higher risk of getting COVID-19 and becoming seriously sick. First, deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) people may...

Like many of us in response to COVID-19, your home is now your office and/or classroom. If you’re deaf or hard of hearing like me, you may be...

Now, with coronavirus, more people are wearing surgical masks than ever. That's why it's time to take another look at an obvious solution that...

Talking to the receptionist at the audiologist office can often be a frustrating struggle for someone with hearing loss. It should not be.

Starkey’s new custom in-ear Livio Edge AI hearing aid offers flexible audio streaming from Apple, Samsung, and Google Pixel phones. Shipping is...

I advocate for more inclusive design so that someone with hearing loss isn't excluded because of misunderstanding and lack of awareness of who we are.

The Queen's new hearing aid is seen popping out of her ear. More practice, or a custom-fitted hearing aid, may be required.

A slew of intelligent earbuds announced at CES 2020 make it clear that it’s finally prime time for hearables.

A new research report from Nick Hunn predicts that the market for “hearables”—intelligent earbuds, headsets and entry-level hearing aids—will grow...

Singular Hearing’s HeardThat app uses artificial intelligence (AI) to alleviate the infamous “cocktail party” problem that afflicts millions of...

American Girl Donates $25,000 to Support Hearing Loss Association of America in Honor of its 2020 Girl of the Year™, Joss Kendrick

Workplace communication can be challenging for people with hearing loss, but there are steps we can take to increase our chances for success.

If you can hear people talking, but can't always make out what they are saying, it may be a sign that you are suffering from high-pitch hearing loss.

With my hearing loss, I sometimes worry I will miss out on some of the Thanksgiving fun. Large dining room tables make conversation tricky,...

Anne McIntosh decided to develop the first clear-window surgical mask after she was unable to read the lips of the doctor delivering her first child.

Phonak remote care lets you visit your audiologist, via teleconference, from home.

Loud airplane noise can damage your hearing, but like noise-cancelling headphones, noise-reduction earbuds can keep you safe.

Apple’s new $249 AirPods Pro earbuds are packed with advanced technologies, including active noise cancellation, a new hearing “transparency”...

Dr. Cliff says manufacturers of premium-performance hearing aids are starting to cater to prospective buyers who ask, “What are these hearing aids...

A U.S. House of Representatives committee advanced The Medicare Hearing Act of 2019 that would provide insurance coverage for seniors' hearing aids.

Newsweek Magazine has just named Hearing Tracker the number one hearing care brand in its 2020 survey of America’s Best Customer Service Brands.

Gratitude for the positive aspects of your life could help deflect some of the frustrations from hearing loss.

Signia Xperience hearing aids promise to let you experience sound in a more natural way, even when you're on the move.

Unitron has introduced the FLEX Discover platform to help guide new hearing-aid wearers through successful trials before they pay a dime.

Google's long-awaited Android smartphone update is chock-full of major accessibility improvements for people with hearing loss and hearing aids.

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could simply deduct the entire cost of hearing aids? Depending on your situation, you may be able to pay for hearing...

Phonak continues to exceed expectations with its new Marvel 2.0 Bluetooth hearing aids.

If you have hearing loss, dancing can do wonders for your social life—and your health.

Eko Devices, Inc., has an amplified high-tech stethoscope that also performs instant electrocardiograms.

Adam Savage, a well-known Hollywood special effects creator and TV host, says hearing aids have changed his life.

Loud music can cause permanent hearing loss, but there are five easy steps you can take to protect it.

Here are seven tips that will make it easier for your to hear in a noisy cocktail party.

When I ask someone to repeat themselves and get "oh nevermind," it makes me burn.

How Phonak solved the technical challenges of universal hearing aid Bluetooth connectivity.

Bluetooth connectivity and sleek design are starting to overcome the stigma associated with wearing hearing aids.

Demant's partnership with Philips hearing aids appears to be getting off to a fast start with a presence in Costco hearing centers across the U.S.

A nationwide research study in Korea concluded that eating chocolate can help prevent hearing loss.

Hearing loss does not happen to you alone. Consider taking your family to your next audiologist appointment.

Google's Live Caption feature with the new Pixel 4 is a killer app that may entice iPhone users to switch.

The Starkey Hearing Foundation has moved beyond donating hearing aids to investing in hearing healthcare infrastructure in developing countries.

I wear noise-cancelling headphones almost everywhere now. Not only do they protect my hearing in the moment, they prevent days of pain and...

Oticon launched its next-generation Opn S hearing aid along with a new, premium-performance Opn Play hearing aid for children.

Alango's BeHear NOW and Bose Hearphones are headsets that help people hear better in challenging listening environments. Here's how they compare.

There are serious risks associated with ignoring your hearing loss. You may be pushing people away, and there is a higher risk of dementia and...

Hearing Tracker has gotten a first look at the FDA's documentation for the Bose self-fitting hearing aid.

Veterans are suing 3M over defective earplugs they say are responsible for causing permanent noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus.

Advanced Bionics is opening up the world of wireless, hands-free iPhone and Android smartphone connectivity to its cochlear implant patients for...

Hard of hearing. Hearing impaired. Deaf. A little deaf. People with hearing loss or hearing aids used many terms to self-identify.

Hearing Tracker has launched the first hyper-local online service to connect hearing aid shoppers with affordable local hearing aid fittings—now...

Sivantos has upgraded its popular ultra-slim rechargeable Signia Styletto hearing aids to provide wireless audio from smartphones and other...

After a couple of months with my first hearing aids, I'm ready to share my experience as I learn to live with hearing loss...

Today's announcement of its second-generation Opn S hearing aids, Oticon says it has come closer to the goal of enabling people with hearing loss...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided that when it comes to loud headphones and hearing loss, enough is enough. Along with the...

Google's new Live Translate app may actually be the real-time speech-to-text transcription technology we've been waiting for. See for yourself as...

Google's new Sound Amplifier app Live Transcribe voice-to-text translation app aim to attract even die-hard iOS users to its Android smartphones...

Direct-to-consumer Lively hearing aids offer comprehensive teleaudiology services, including web-based testing and face-to-face videoconferences...

It is critical to educate people about the importance of using a microphone for all meetings. Inclusion should never be sacrificed for the sake of...

I recently learned that the average age of first-time hearing aid wearers is around 70. I’m a good deal younger than that, so how did I get here?...

While it's not a requirement to use hearing aids when behind the wheel, driving with unaided hearing loss can be challenging.

Alango's $249 BeHear NOW headsets compete with $499 Hearphones from Bose.

The Phonak Marvel is the first hearing aid to allow stereo streaming from any Bluetooth-enabled audio device. Android, iPhone, MacOS, and Windows...

Bose has received approval from the FDA to sell the Bose Hearing Aid, a self-fitting hearing aid, directly to consumers. No professional fitting...

Hearing aids are set to become a lot cheaper in the next few years. David Pogue (CBS) visits Starkey Hearing to understand the high cost of...

The evening meal is the most social part of the day but can be challenging for people with hearing loss, with or without hearing aids.

With the launch of Styletto, Signia introduces an entirely new category of hearing aid, the SLIM-RIC (Slim Receiver-in-Canal). Signia expects this...

The Virto B-Titanium is the smallest and most discreet custom hearing aid Phonak has ever produced. Compared to traditional acrylic, titanium...

Studies show that a huge chunk of the population has hearing loss, and many people are reluctant to get a hearing test that might confirm their...

In spite of the many health risks associated with hearing loss, most doctors don't screen patients for hearing loss at the annual physical.

I enjoyed the convenience of rechargeability, and found that the hearing aids performed well in background noise. I also enjoyed the novelty of...

Machine learning in hearing aids can deliver bette hearing in background noise, Improved sound quality and greater listening comfort.

If you think you can get along just fine without getting your hearing loss treated, you’re mistaken.

Assistive listening technology can keep everyone's hearing safe at concerts.

Walgreens appears to be following competitor CVS with a gradual rollout of hearing aid centers across United States.

Isolating your ears from background noise is a great way to reduce your noise exposure while listening to music on the go.

Now research suggests that musical training may benefit those parts of the brain that underlie “selective attention” to speech. Musicians display...

What you need to know about tinnitus, the phantom sound of ringing in their ears.

The US patent office recently published "Method of adapting a hearing device to a user’s ear." The patent is very exciting as it suggests a method...

New Zealand-based company, Triton Hearing, announced in April that it would be providing hearing aid services to rural communities via the...

With the introduction of its new wireless Jabra Elite Sport earbuds, the GN Group is starting to make good on its promise to cross-fertilize...

Nura claims that their headphones automatically measure your hearing, but as we can see, there are limitations to this technology if your hearing...