Hearing loss is one of the world’s most prevalent chronic conditions, affecting people of all ages. It interferes with how we ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Hearing loss is classified into three types: conductive, sensorineural, and mixed (when conductive and sensorineural hearing loss co-occur). Conductive ...

We found that adults with hearing loss who used hearing aids or cochlear implants were more socially engaged and felt less ...

Hearing aids dramatically improve a person's social engagement and reduce feelings of isolation or loneliness, based on ...

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Hearing loss is one of the world’s most prevalent chronic conditions, affecting people of all ages. It interferes with how we ...

The researchers found that adults using hearing devices feel more socially connected and less limited in social situations.

New research shows hearing devices do more than restore sound—they restore connection. Users report less loneliness, stronger social bonds, and possibly even longer lives.

Isolation, communication difficulties, reduced alertness — hearing impairment or loss is a real challenge in daily life. Over ...

According to the Hearing Loss Association of America, nearly 50 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss—however, only about one in five who could actually benefit from a hearing aid use one ...

Hearing problems are a common long-term side effect of some cancer treatments, especially for children and older adults.

Studies have reported a higher level of unemployment among deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) adults compared to adults without hearing loss. However, little is known about factors explaining success in ...