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WHO Adds Hearing Aids to Dementia Prevention Guidance
WHO’s new dementia guidelines conditionally recommend hearing aids for adults with hearing loss as part of strategies to reduce cognitive decline and dementia risk.
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WHO’s new dementia guidelines conditionally recommend hearing aids for adults with hearing loss as part of strategies to reduce cognitive decline and dementia risk.
SponsoredUntreated hearing loss can increase listening effort and fatigue. Learn how OTC hearing aids like the Yeasound RIC800 may help make conversations easier.
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The company says hearing aids and mobile apps will continue working for now, but long-term app availability, warranty administration, replacement parts, and customer service remain unresolved.
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Study finds hearing aid use may weaken the link between hearing loss and frailty in older adults, highlighting hearing care’s role in healthy aging.
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Amplifon signs a €1.35B senior loan to help finance its planned acquisition of GN Hearing, expected to close by the end of 2026.
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A firsthand Auracast demo in Seoul shows how Bluetooth audio broadcasting could transform concerts, theaters, TVs, and hearing aids.
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Sensorion names SENS-601 for GJB2-related hearing loss as its lead gene therapy program and ends recruitment for its OTOF trial.
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Apple’s WWDC26 accessibility updates include generated video subtitles, improved MFi hearing aid setup, expanded Name Recognition, and AirPods Custom EQ.
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A bipartisan House bill would create a VA pilot program to test FDA-cleared OTC hearing aids for eligible veterans with mild-to-moderate hearing loss.
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TriHear ClearTV TV streamers aim to simplify hearing aid TV audio with an on-device screen, rechargeable design, and broader brand compatibility.
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Phonak’s new AI technology marks a rare leap forward for speech in noise, but consumers need to consider size, battery life, and fit.
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Audien launches Atom Air, a $149 OTC hearing aid for first-time users seeking a simple, discreet, app-free option for mild-to-moderate hearing loss.
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