Hearing loss statistics are staggering. More than 10 percent of the general population in the U.S. has hearing loss: That's close to 30 million people! The incidence of hearing loss increases with age ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Untreated hearing loss is associated with a slew of problems — such as cognitive decline, dementia and social isolation — and there’s no perfect fix. Research can help to better ...

In the CHORD trial, 10 of 11 assessed children showed improved hearing, with 3 achieving nearly normal or normal hearing levels at 24 weeks. DB-OTO was well tolerated, with no serious adverse events; ...

People in their 60s who used hearing aids to treat hearing loss had less risk of dementia over time. Most studies of hearing aids and dementia have focused on adults over age 70. This analysis may be ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am an RN-Attorney with significant experience in both professions. When you speak to your aging parent, do they keep saying, ...

People who treat hearing loss with hearing aids or cochlear implants regain rich conversations, escape isolation, and may even protect their brains and lifespans—proof that better hearing translates ...

The three types of hearing loss are sensorineural, conductive, and mixed hearing loss. They each involve different parts of the ear and may have varying causes and treatments. Hearing loss in one or ...

Hearing loss impacts psychological health, leading to social isolation, anxiety, and depression, compounded by barriers like stigma and cost. The prevalence of hearing loss increases with age, ...

Regeneron’s investigational gene therapy has been tied to notable hearing improvements in 10 of 11 children who were treated for a rare genetic condition that causes hearing loss. “You can see the ...