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New Treatment Offers Hope for a Rare Form of Hearing Loss

The prevalence of both disorders is on the rise, likely due to increases in obesity and cardiovascular disease.

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Next-Generation Cochlear Implants Protect Natural Hearing

Previously reserved only for people with the most severe hearing loss, cochlear implants are now an option for patients with moderate hearing loss.

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Protect Your Hearing: Safe Listening with Earbuds

Listening to loud music with earbuds can affect your hearing over time. Here’s how to protect yourself.

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Ear Popping, Pain or Pressure? When to Be Concerned

Painful popping, ear fullness or muffled hearing is often caused by Eustachian tube dysfunction.

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All Ears: How to Take Care of Your Hearing

We often take our ears for granted, but they’re delicate organs that can develop a multitude of problems, some of which can lead to hearing loss.

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How to Find a Hearing Aid That's Right for You

If you’re dealing with hearing loss, soon you will be able to buy a hearing aid directly from stores or online, without a prescription or doctor exam.

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Can COVID-19 Cause Hearing Loss?

COVID-19 infection can affect all parts of the body and lead to a wide range of symptoms. Is hearing loss one of them?

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The Surprising Side Effects of Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is common in older adults. By age 75, the chances of hearing loss are almost one in two, according to the National Institute on Aging. The problem can have devastating consequences.