Your brain needs sound to stay sharp. Without it, cognitive function begins to slip—often in ways you won't notice until the damage is done.

Dr. Ear Wax,' a viral audiologist, breaks down everything you need to know about hearing loss. Hearing loss is more common ...

A silent epidemic is adding to risk for dementia, falls, depression and only 25% of those who need it are getting the help they need.

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Inner Ear Gene Therapy: For those who have had hearing problems since childhood, there's good news: their hearing may be ...

As a parent, you naturally have a lot on your plate, especially when it comes to communicating with your kids. Whether they’re just learning to talk or are overloading you with a barrage of slang ...

Hearing is something many people take for granted, but for those born with deafness, everyday sounds like voices, music, and ...

The three types of hearing loss are sensorineural, conductive, and mixed hearing loss. They each involve different parts of the ear and may have varying causes and treatments. Hearing loss in one or ...

If you’re experiencing ongoing or complex problems with your ears, you may be referred to a neurotologist. A neurotologist is a board-certified ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist who completed two ...

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 ...

If you peek outside, it’s pretty likely you’ll see several people running errands with a pair of headphones on. In our ...