Following Up on a Baby’s Hearing Test
Nowadays, 97 percent of babies born in this country have their hearing screened in the newborn nursery. That means essential follow-up testing and treatment can begin very early indeed. But the key...
View ArticleHearing Loss in Teens
One in five teenagers suffer from at least slight hearing loss, a marked increase from a decade ago.
View ArticleReally? The Claim: Musicians Have a Greater Risk of Hearing Loss
A lifelong dedication to playing an instrument or being in a band may not be quite as hard on the ears as many assume. Some recent research suggests it may even benefit hearing.
View ArticlePersonal Health: Lifelines for People With Hearing Loss
This “hidden” disability, currently untreated in about 85 percent of those affected, may be the nation’s most damaging sensory handicap.
View ArticleThe Hunt for an Affordable Hearing Aid
As with many other services, online retailers offer lower prices than private audiologists and most bricks and mortar stores that have more overhead.
View ArticleWhat Causes Hearing Loss
Tens of millions of Americans, including 12 percent to 15 percent of schoolchildren, have permanent hearing damage caused by everyday noise.
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