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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hearing loss is a prevalent condition that can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. While some causes of hearing loss are unavoidable, there are proactive measures one can take to ...

When I was young, I presumed I’d need glasses at some point (which I did), but I didn’t think I’d have the signs of hearing loss until well into old age. But – in my late forties – after struggling to ...

Choose the right earplugs or earmuffs: Buy earplugs or earmuffs with a Noise Reduction Rating of at least 22 decibels. This number, listed on the product package, tells you how much sound the product ...

This story is sponsored by Hearing and Brain Centers of America. Hearing loss is a prevalent condition that can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. While some causes of hearing loss ...

Scientists have identified mutations in the CPD gene as a key cause of a rare congenital hearing loss, revealing how disruptions in arginine and nitric oxide signaling damage sensory cells in the ear.

Hearing loss is more common than you think, and it’s not just from concerts or loud jobs -- blasting music through your headphones or even frequent ear infections can take a toll. The good news?

Common surgical options for hearing loss may include cochlear implants, or possibly a mastoidectomy, ossiculoplasty, stapedectomy, or tympanoplasty. Hearing loss is a condition that can affect people ...