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hearing

AI for your ears

Scientists are closer than ever to developing a smart hearing aid that separates desired sounds from undesirable background noise.

Hearing loss joins long list of smoking harms

The habit is not only bad for the lungs and heart, it can also damage your ears.

Patient Story

‘Take your sweet old time’

One out of four Americans fall every year. Use these 6 tips to help yourself (or others) avoid accidents.

Why certain noises really irritate some people

'Misophonia' is a disorder that can make a person's brain go into overdrive.

Earwax, your little helper

Resist the urge to clean out your ears—it could lead to damage and other issues.

FDA eases hearing aid rules

Changes could mean the devices are easier to obtain—and less costly.

Patient Story

The sound of success

Required testing detects hearing problems at birth, leading to earlier intervention and better outcomes.

Are boomers embracing hearing aids?

Baby boomers appear more likely than their elders to embrace the technology, an audiologist says.

Why silence is golden

Twenty percent of us suffer from this hearing disorder, and new research shows exactly why it's so hard to stop the sound.