Hearing loss may increase your risk of developing dementia, scientists have warned. And according to new research, hearing aids may be able to prevent or delay the onset and progression of this ...

Hearing aid warranty coverage typically lasts 3-4 years, but with proper care, some patients continue to do well with their hearing aids beyond the warranty. Good care and cleaning habits are key to ...

A newly published study reports that among older adults with moderate hearing loss, being prescribed hearing aids did not lead to noticeable improvements on standard memory and thinking tests. The ...

Cleaning hearing aids can keep them working for longer, but do expensive UV-C cleaning devices really help? We tried two ...

DEAR CAROL: My mom is 89-years-old, lives in assisted living and has dementia. She also has substantial hearing loss which isn't helped very much by her hearing aids. Her dementia prevents her from ...

Most adults aged 55 to 74 who would benefit from a hearing aid do not use them. But making them OTC isn't a cure-all. By Bradley Kesser / The Conversation Posted on Oct 25, 2022 This article was ...

Since October 2022, over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids have been available in stores and online, without needing to see a doctor, an audiologist, or a licensed hearing aid specialist. For the ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) Summertime is upon us and that means sunny days, warm weather and lots of time spent outside! But for those with hearing aids, summer can present some problems. Dr. Pam ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Americans will be able to buy hearing aids without a prescription later this fall, under a long-awaited rule finalized Tuesday. The Food and Drug Administration said the ...

Deb Hipp is a freelance health and medical writer and editor who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a former investigative reporter with more than 25 years of experience as a journalist and writer ...