A new, large study from France underscores the link between adult hearing loss and dementia. "Given the major burden of cognitive decline and the absence of curative treatment, identifying modifiable ...

Up to 32% of dementia cases may be attributable to audiometric hearing loss, U.S. data suggested. Population attributable fractions were similar for both mild and moderate or greater hearing loss.

Hearing aids are often the first step for treating mild to moderate hearing loss, amplifying sounds the ear can still detect. When hearing aids aren’t sufficient, various implantable devices like ...

Hearing loss can stem from both genetic and non-genetic factors. Genetics contributes to a significant portion of congenital hearing loss in babies. As people age, they may experience a gradual ...

BackgroundHearing loss is among the most prevalent and potentially modifiable risk factors for dementia across the life course. Beyond reduced audibility, ...

Struggling with the constant buzz of tinnitus or the frustration of hearing loss? You’re not alone and you’re not without hope. More than 50 million Americans live with tinnitus, and millions more ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 20 percent of Americans ages 40 to 60 and 43 percent of those over 70 suffer from hearing loss. In most cases it is treatable, but only 1 in 7 Americans ...

Recent news stories reveal that hearing loss is a risk factor for dementia. As an autistic person, I have long been aware that differences in our sensory systems can be terribly disabling. Hearing is ...

Probably like you, I have always associated hearing aids with the elderly. In fact, Heather Andrews, Doctor of Audiology with ...