Hearing loss with age—medically known as presbycusis—is an extremely common condition affecting many individuals as they grow older. This gradual decline in hearing ability can significantly impact ...

Recent scientific findings have unveiled a hidden connection between type 2 diabetes and hearing loss, shedding light on ...

A growing body of research has increasingly connected hearing loss with a higher risk for dementia. In addition, some studies suggest that wearing hearing aids may help prevent dementia, though one ...

Auditory hallucinations, defined as the perception of sounds or voices without external stimuli, are a core symptom in many psychiatric disorders, particularly schizophrenia. Recent developments have ...

Research suggests that treating hearing loss supports brain health. While there is no definitely link between hearing loss and dementia, current research suggests that early intervention can help ...

We live in a visual world, which means we often ignore the importance our other four senses – specifically our hearing – when it comes to our overall health. “Hearing, speech and language, and social ...

Ten children who received DB-OTO for profound genetic hearing loss due to variants of the otoferlin gene showed notable improvements in hearing, according to initial results of the CHORD trial. The ...

Voice experiments in people with epilepsy have helped trace the circuit of electrical signals in the brain that allow its hearing center to sort out background sounds from their own voices. Such ...