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When deaf athletes with cochlear implants take part in sports like rugby, they have to wear headgear that protects the external parts of their implant. A new wearable serves that same purpose, while reportedly allowing users to hear the sounds around t… Continue reading Special headgear allows deaf athletes to better hear shouts and cheers
Among older adults, hearing loss and dementia are both highly prevalent and are thought to be linked. In a huge new study, a team of international researchers has tried to determine how the two are linked.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbein… Continue reading Huge new study finds hearing aids may reduce dementia risk
The ringing, rushing sound of tinnitus is a complex condition. It’s caused by a range of factors, so there’s no known one-size-fits-all treatment. But researchers are reporting excellent results with a combination treatment in a smartphone app.Continue… Continue reading “Polytherapeutic” tinnitus treatment app delivers impressive results
Hearing loss is thought to affect as much as 15% of American adults, but hearing aids aren’t always easy to come by. A team of scientists exploring low-cost alternatives has turned to Apple’s AirPods as a potential solution, assessing them alongside co… Continue reading Can AirPods do the job of $10,000 hearing aids?
Checking the hearing of newborns can be challenging, in that the infants can’t tell you which sounds they do or don’t hear. A new system offers an inexpensive solution to that problem, by utilizing a smartphone, earbuds and a simple microphone.Continue… Continue reading Low-cost system uses a smartphone and earbuds to check infants’ hearing
Hearing loss is a common problem for many – especially those who may have attended too many loud concerts in their youth. [mircemk] had recently been for a hearing test, …read more Continue reading DIY Arduino Hearing Test Device
In what’s described as a breakthrough decades in the making, scientists at Oregon State Health & Science University (OHSU) have revealed the inner ear architecture that converts vibrations into sound, in near-atomic detail. The discovery for the first … Continue reading Hearing discovery reveals ear architecture that turns vibration into sound
The US FDA has issued a final rule that establishes a new category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. The move comes as part of a push by the US government to make healthcare more affordable, allowing millions of people to buy low-cost hearing aid… Continue reading US FDA ruling allows low-cost hearing aids to be sold over-the-counter
Researchers at the Salk Institute have made a breakthrough that could lead to new treatments for genetic hearing loss. Gene therapy that delivers a particular protein can ensure faulty hair cells grow correctly, allowing for improved hearing.Continue R… Continue reading New gene therapy could prevent genetic hearing loss
A team led by researchers at the University at Buffalo has used Bluetooth earbuds and a deep learning AI system to diagnose three common ear conditions with a simple, non-invasive audio test that uses a sonar-like audio chirp to map out the ear structu… Continue reading EarHealth earbuds accurately diagnose a range of ear conditions