Beyond cost and access, the stigma of hearing loss and wearing hearing aids remains a major reason why many people choose not to use them. There are many preconceived notions...

When it comes to hearing aid batteries, there are 2 types: disposable & rechargeable. Rechargeable hearing aids have a built-in battery that does not need to be replaced and can be recharged with...

Most people can learn to benefit from using hearing aids. How long it takes varies from person to person, depending on factors such as age, physical condition, level of hearing...

The first hearing aids did not require batteries at all. They were called ear horns and basically were funnels for the ear - scooping up and concentrating as much available sound...

World Hearing Day is held each year to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world.

“If you’re an older adult with hearing loss, it would make sense to treat that hearing loss,” says Richard Gurgel, MD, of the University of Utah.