With an estimated one in five Americans directly touched by hearing loss — a common chronic condition that spans race, gender, age, and socioeconomic status — some icons in pop culture and beyond have experienced this challenge in their own...
Allergies and Hearing Loss
There are more than 3 million cases of seasonal allergies in the U.S. every year. If you’re one of that 3 million, you’re probably familiar with allergy symptoms like itchy, watery eyes and a stuffy nose — and ears? Your...
Hearing Aids: The Past, the Present, and the Future
Hearing aids have come a long way since the all-too-obvious contraptions your grandparents grudgingly wore. 17th Century The first hearing aid, which debuted in the 17th century, is a far cry from our modern, nearly invisible, high-tech devices. Dubbed “ear...