Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Dr. Frank Lin of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health about the link between hearing loss and dementia, and how over-the-counter hearing aids may help.

If you find yourself cranking up the TV, asking friends to repeat themselves or dreading noisy restaurants, you're in good ...

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Are you considering a hearing aid? If so, you should know a few things before making your purchase. This guide will cover the different types of hearing aids, key features to look for, and how to ...

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About 37.5 million people in the U.S. struggle with hearing loss, yet only 16% use hearing aids. Left untreated, hearing loss can lead to isolation, and conditions like depression, anxiety, low ...

Even though it’s not a requirement, there are several reasons to consult an audiologist before purchasing an over-the-counter hearing aid, hearing and speech experts say. An audiologist can determine ...

Adults with mild to moderate hearing loss will now be able to buy hearing aids without getting their hearing tested by an audiologist or other specialist, under a new FDA rule announced Tuesday. The ...

Thanks to an FDA ruling last fall, hearing aids are now available for purchase over the counter. Over the counter (OTC) hearing aids tend to be less expensive and easier to buy than prescription ...

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Experts agree that hearing aids are a key tool in preventing dementia. Untreated hearing loss increases the risk of dementia, depression, and falls. Hearing loss is considered a top modifiable risk ...