It’s time to put the most pervasive myths about hearing loss on mute. Though it’s estimated that one in seven Americans of ...

Because loud sounds can also damage hearing in adults, Merkison said parents should model hearing loss prevention methods for ...

Many people ignore symptoms of hearing loss, but left untreated, it can increase both mental strain and dementia risk.

Even though chronic hearing loss is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions for people 65 and older, less than 20% seek help for it, says Michael Hefferly, Ph.D., an audiologist at Rush. One ...

Proteins long known to be essential for hearing have been hiding a talent: they also act as gatekeepers that shuffle fatty molecules across cell membranes. When this newly discovered function goes ...

From loud music to hidden health risks, everyday choices could be putting your hearing at risk. Here is everything you should know and what you can do to protect yourself. Hearing loss is often viewed ...

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 ...

Doctors warn that the ears never truly 'switch off', even during sleep, making constant exposure to everyday noise a silent ...

Too loud, too long — that's a formula for hearing loss when listening with earbuds, health experts say. Hearing loss occurs when the fibers in the inner ear that respond to sound suffer damage. This ...

Genetic hearing loss affects hundreds of thousands of people in the US, but there may be a simple treatment available in the form of a common drug.

If you are a frequent earbuds user, be cautious as your hearing may be at risk if you push them too close to the eardrum.