"Presbycusis refers to the gradual loss of hearing in both ears, and it is one of the most common conditions affecting older ...

Hearing loss is more prevalent among U.S. adults than has been previously reported. It’s even affecting young adults. “Our estimate of 29 million Americans was among subjects aged 20-69 years and ...

Getting your hearing checked now could help you stay more upright later. Melissa Newell, a clinical assistant professor in the Purdue University Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, ...

A simple hearing aid before age 70 reduces the risk of dementia by 61%, revealing a powerful connection between hearing, the ...

New research sheds light on hearing loss among older adults. Namely, it points to how widespread hearing loss is — and how few people are wearing hearing aids. The news comes as more research shows ...

Hearing loss doesn't just affect how people hear the world - it can also change how they connect with it. A new study from the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, part of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . People with hearing loss reported having fatigue nearly every day and half the days in a 2-week period. The ...

Age-related hearing loss and peripheral neuropathy in older adults reduce longevity both directly and indirectly by affecting balance and gait. Researchers analyzed 793 older adults recruited from ...

A growing number of young adults are grappling with a health issue they once thought was decades away: hearing loss. Being in a noisy city soundscape, or even a quiet environment, Dr. Rebekah Chang ...

Older adults with hearing loss are more likely to require hospitalization and suffer from periods of inactivity and depression, according to results of a new study from Johns Hopkins. Its team ...

People with hearing loss had a 42% increased risk for dementia compared with those without hearing loss. Those with hearing loss who used hearing aids had a similar dementia risk as those without ...

Beyond relieving pressure on existing NHS services, home testing could offer patients greater choice, more convenience, ...