Only being able to hear out of one ear is more than just disorienting—it can even be alarming when it occurs suddenly. Yet hearing loss in one ear, or unilateral hearing loss, can happen for many ...

Researchers have understood for decades that some forms of deafness are inherited, yet until now, few of those genetic clues ...

Hearing loss, which includes losing some or all hearing in one or both ears, can occur gradually and naturally or because of injury or illness. Reasons behind hearing loss can range from genetics and ...

High frequency hearing loss is one of the most common forms of hearing loss. This type of hearing loss can come from noise exposure, aging, a combination of factors, in addition to medication side ...

Hearing loss is the reduced ability to hear sounds compared to someone with normal hearing. Sensorineural hearing loss is the result of damage to the inner ear nerves. Conductive hearing loss is the ...

Ringing in your ears can be a temporary problem as a result of a sinus infection or blockage — but it could also indicate a ...

While hereditary hearing loss presents challenges, the latest innovations in hearing technology, combined with strong family support, allow those affected to thrive. Hearing loss is one of the most ...

Hearing is vital for daily life, but surprising factors beyond age and loud noise can cause damage. Conditions like diabetes, ...

With a new five-year, $3.2 million grant from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communications Disorders, researchers at Case Western Reserve University and Mass Eye and Ear will study what ...

Before a baby’s first babble, language development begins through exposure to voices, music, and everyday sounds. But what happens when that connection to sound is missing from the start? For ...

Research reveals untreated hearing loss may cause up to one-third of dementia cases. Early detection through regular hearing ...