Hearing loss is now known to be an often-preventable risk factor for dementia, and research is building the case for hearing aids as one of the stronger tools to protect against it. A new study this ...

Nearly 30 million adults have trouble hearing, but only about 1 in 5 people with hearing loss use a hearing aid. But starting Monday, hearing aids will become available over-the-counter, the Food and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. How’s your hearing? What? Let me ask you again, a little ...

Hearing aids are becoming cheaper, more accessible, and more technologically sophisticated. But with many new options on the market, the process of choosing a pair has also become more complicated. In ...

Hearing loss may worsen cognitive decline in older adults and increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Treatments like hearing aids and assistive listening devices can ...

Certain hearing aid implants are now covered for all Tricare users under a policy update announced Monday. Existing rules block hearing aid coverage for retirees, Tricare for Life and Tricare Reserve ...

Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids could be a great option for consumers who need hearing help but may have held off getting it due to difficulty accessing traditional hearing aids and their high ...

Hearing loss is a common affliction associated with advancing age and exposure to very loud noises, affecting two-thirds of adults over age 70. But living with hearing loss may not be inevitable.

With an abundance of great food, ample quantities of wine and the excitable chatter of close and extended family, the dinner table is viewed by many as the fulcrum of seasonal Christmas celebrations.

Sara and Daryl Huinink’s 2-year-old daughter suddenly halted outside the building that houses WMU’s Unified Clinics. Her eyes swept her surroundings as though she were encountering the world for the ...

Relatively simple technology and a change in government policy could unleash more innovation for Americans who have difficulty hearing. By Shira Ovide This article is part of the On Tech newsletter.