Putting aside their exorbitant cost, the trouble with prescription hearing aids is the prescription. Find a doctor. Get an ...

A good example of a YouTube hearing test video is one from Bright Side. The test starts at around two minutes in. You'll need headphones and to be in a quiet environment to get a fair result.

For instance, Medicare pays for a hearing exam only if you have a referral from a doctor. But a growing number of tests — in apps and online — are meant to help you check your hearing on your own.

About 36 million Americans have some kind of hearing impairment, but about half have never had their hearing tested. Cost is an obstacle for some people. A full test of your hearing can run $75 to ...

Testing your hearing is just a phone call away. Doctors hope a cheap, simple at-home test will encourage more people to get their hearing checked, and get help if they need it.