Hearing loss may increase your risk of developing dementia, scientists have warned. And according to new research, hearing aids may be able to prevent or delay the onset and progression of this ...

Hearing aid warranty coverage typically lasts 3-4 years, but with proper care, some patients continue to do well with their hearing aids beyond the warranty. Good care and cleaning habits are key to ...

A new study suggests hearing problems could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease. Here are the key warning signals to watch for, how early intervention helps, and why recognising subtle symptoms ca ...

On Aug. 16, the Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule creating a new category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, which will take effect as soon as mid-October. Under this rule, adults ...

Often, it can take close to a decade for people with hearing loss to decide to get help. The cost of hearing aids—which can top $7,000 a pair—has long been one of the chief reasons for the delay.

Deb Hipp is a freelance health and medical writer and editor who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a former investigative reporter with more than 25 years of experience as a journalist and writer ...

More than 28 million adults in the U.S. could benefit from a hearing aid. But among people ages 70 and older, less than a third of those who could use the device have ever tried one. A study published ...

Hearing loss is a common condition among older adults and a natural part of aging. However, many people underestimate how significantly age-related hearing loss can impact emotional well-being and ...