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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...

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.

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.

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

Starkey hearing aids are the flagship brand of Starkey Hearing Technologies, one of the world's top five hearing-aid manufacturers.

Oticon continues to build on a history of innovation delivering cutting-edge hearing aid solutions.

Widex, a leading brand of the third-largest hearing aid manufacturer in the world, has a broad line of hearing aids serving the entire range of...

If you have trouble understanding conversations in restaurants or in other noisy settings, or if you need to turn up the TV louder than those...

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.

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

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.

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...

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

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

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...

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Most if not all states have their own agencies or commissions on deafness and the hard of hearing that provide leadership, advocacy and education...