Hearing loss with age—medically known as presbycusis—is an extremely common condition affecting many individuals as they grow older. This gradual decline in hearing ability can significantly impact ...

At its core, progressive genetic hearing loss arises from alterations in DNA passed down through families. These changes affect genes crucial to hearing, like those responsible for the tiny hair cells ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I was just diagnosed with sudden sensorineural hearing loss. They gave me a steroid injection into the ear and more steroids by mouth, but they say it’s up to me whether I want to try ...

Hearing loss is strongly linked to Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline — untreated hearing problems increase dementia risk. Regular hearing checks are critical — experts recommend baseline ...

Masks make it hard for everyone to hear — hearing loss or not — but if you are struggling to hear more than the average person, it may not be the mask, it may be your hearing. Hearing loss often comes ...

In this study, researchers used genetically engineered mice to study the effects of melanin pigmentation on a specific type of hereditary hearing loss. Melanin can either protect or worsen hereditary ...

Hearing loss affects more than just your ears — it can lead to isolation, mental fatigue, and even depression. Social withdrawal has real health risks, including higher chances of falls, cognitive ...

A new study has found that for people with moderate hearing loss, being prescribed hearing aids had little impact on ...

The association of diabetes with vision loss is well-known, but a new review suggests that individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) also face a significant risk for hearing loss. Hearing loss in T2D ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – Thousands of people across the Upstate are suffering from some form of hearing loss, according to experts with the hearing clinic, Beltone. A new facility is helping those ...

Here’s to better hearing! Hearing loss is a common problem that affects about 15% of US adults, or roughly 40 million Americans. It can vary from mild to severe and stem from several different causes.