A University of Miami study has found a link between the types of words children learn early in life and their future language skills. The research focused on children with cochlear implants and ways to improve their language development after implantation.

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Finding the perfect hearing aid can feel overwhelming with so many brands and models available. However, the vast selection is key to finding the best fit for each person's unique hearing requirements.

Hearing aids are not a one-size-fits-all ...

Diabetes mellitus, a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood sugar levels, has far-reaching health implications beyond traditional complications. One such critical and often overlooked impact is its significant relationship with ...

Does taking low-dose aspirin daily slow the progression of age-related hearing loss? A study published in JAMA Network Open this July reported that it did not.

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The research underscores the importance of evidence-based ...

One in six Americans over 65 faces cognitive decline, threatening their retirement savings through poor financial decisions and vulnerability to scams, reports the Wall Street Journal (11/4/2024). Untreated hearing loss increases the risk of cognitive ...

A new study presents a way to improve the quality of life of people with dementia by addressing hearing and vision loss, two modifiable risk factors. Hearing and vision loss make cognition and communication more difficult. While drug interventions ...

Researchers at Reichman University in Israel have developed a technology that delivers tactile feedback through the fingertips, helping people with hearing impairments better understand spatial position and movement.

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Common sounds like a dog barking or a refrigerator humming can be excruciating for 8 to 17% of Americans. This hearing sensitivity, known as hyperacusis, can dramatically impact daily living.

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Hyperacusis can cause significant ...

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a 'smart choker' that could transform the lives of people with speech impairments.

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Current speech assistance technology is bulky and rigid, sometimes requires ...