The U.S. military is actively testing an experimental drug that may prevent noise-induced hearing loss. If the drug is approved by federal regulators, it would be the first one to prevent hearing loss.
According to a study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the National Institute on Aging, older adults with hearing loss lose brain tissue faster and to a greater degree than adults with normal hearing.
New study suggests hearing aids appear to improve the balance in older adults with hearing loss and may decrease fall risk.
Researchers have developed a retainer that works with tactile receptors on the tongue to help the hearing impaired recognize certain words.
Researchers have published the results of a study indicating that a supplement may help prevent and treat noise-induced hearing loss.
If you or a loved one all but gave up on going to the movies because of difficulty hearing, you have a new reason to check the listings on Fandango. The National Association of Theatre Owners has reached an agreement with advocacy groups on a new set of recommendations that will make the movie-going experience more accessible to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
Researchers at the University of Michigan Medical School's Kresge Hearing Research Institute and Harvard University have successfully restored the hearing of mice partially deafened by noise, using a key protein called NT3.
Current research shows that children with hearing impairment benefit greatly when they wear their hearing aids on a regular basis. But parents are so metimes challenged by getting their kids to consistently wear them. No matter the age of your child, there are strategies that you can take to keep the hearing aids on your child.
Did you know that babies can be fitted with hearing aids as soon as 1 month? Early intervention is key for future success in attaining speech, language and development. Read on for resources for parents.
Parents are sometimes ambivalent about having their children wear hearing aids. The results from the Outcomes of Children with Hearing Loss study showed that, for kids with mild hearing loss, there is direct relationship between the length of hearing aid usage and speech and language outcomes.