A groundbreaking study reveals a stark divide in how children with cochlear implants develop communication skills. Research from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital studied 176 children who received cochlear implants before age three. It ...

Over-the-counter hearing aids aimed to reduce costs and double adoption rates among older Americans with hearing loss. A survey in The Hearing Journal found that only 10% of older users chose OTC hearing aids. Cost wasn't ...

You’re at a packed train station in Tokyo, surrounded by rapid-fire Japanese announcements and chatter. Instead of feeling lost, you hear everything translated into your native language—in real time. That’s the promise of new headphones from University ...

Recent reports from Scotland show patients waiting over three years for basic hearing treatment — we see new patients usually within two weeks. This stark contrast emphasizes why timely hearing care is important for your health and well-being.

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A new study reveals an intriguing connection: your ability to quickly name animals could hint at your life expectancy. By tracking hundreds of older adults over nearly 20 years, researchers discovered that people who can rapidly list animal names tend ...

A new UK survey reveals a stark disconnect: The reasons people avoid hearing aids have little to do with reality.

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Stigma—not performance—blocks treatment. Paul Surridge, chair of the British Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers ...

AI is everywhere in your teenager's homework — and that's not automatically a problem. But there's a hidden risk most parents aren't seeing that could seriously impact their kid's future career.

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The job market your kids ...

Bats and moths have been locked in an arms race for 60 million years. Now, scientists have discovered how moths survive these high-stakes aerial battles. Moth's remarkable survival strategy hinges on interpreting the signals bats use when hunting.

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Hearing sensitivity isn't uniform; it changes throughout life and varies between people. While age is a known factor, new research digs deeper into our biology and surroundings, uncovering significant differences. This global study sheds light on how ...