Two Gene Therapies Could Restore Hearing Among Children With Hereditary Ear Condition, Clinical Trial Results Reveal

Medicine & Technology Jan 24, 2024

Both gene therapies show potential in aiding children born with inherited ear condition. Read to learn more.

Live-Captioning Eyeglasses Transcribe Speech Into Text, Aid People With Hearing Loss Converse With Others

Oct 11, 2023

A new type of eyeglasses automatically transcribes a person’s speech into text and displays them as subtitles. Learn more about it in this article.

77 Million Adults Are Exposed to Excessive Noise Levels That Cause Hearing Loss, Apple Hearing Study Reveals

Jun 19, 2023

A research conducted by Apple reveals that millions of adult Americans are exposed to high noise levels for prolonged periods of time. Find out more about the study in this article.

New Solution Against Hearing Loss Using AI Made Possible by a Healthcare Collaboration

May 08, 2023

A new partnership was developed to improve solutions for hearing loss by applying AI and machine learning to listening devices. Find out more in this article.

Unique Network of Proteins Restores Hearing in Zebrafish Through Cell Regeneration

Sep 15, 2022

Genomics helped researchers find the network of proteins that restores hearing in zebrafish, which may help in developing treatments for hearing loss in humans. read the article to learn more.

Hearing Loss May Be One of the Signs of Cognitive Decline, Studies Claim

Jul 03, 2022

A new study warns that a type of hearing loss could indicate the onset of cognitive decline. Read the article to know what it is, why it happens, and what to do next.

3D Printed Ear From Human Cells Transplanted on Female Patient

Jun 03, 2022

A clinical trial found a better way to reconstruct the ears of mictoria patients without any invasive methods. Read more about the successful procedure and what it offers to the future of surgical studies.

Deafness Cure: Scientists Identified 'Master Gene' That Could Regrow Lost Ear Hair Cell Involved in Hearing Loss

May 10, 2022

Researchers found a master gene that directs ear hair cells to grow. Read on to know how this could lead to new deafness or hearing loss treatments.

Listening-Related Fatigue Linked to Aging and Cognitive Factors

Mar 31, 2022

Research shows the link between listening-related fatigue and age. Learn more about how older adults and those with hearing loss are affected by the condition.

How Mandatory Wearing of Face Masks Makes a Deaf Man Feel Isolated?

Dec 22, 2021

Brad Kirby, a law enforcer from North Carolina, expressed his experiences and concerns regarding mandatory face masks on people with hearing disability.

Hearing Loss Possible Warning Sign of Having Dementia, Study Says

Nov 15, 2021

A new study suggests that having a mild to severe hearing loss could be a warning sign of being diagnosed with dementia in the future.

Hearing Loss and COVID-19: Scientists Found that SARS-CoV-2 Could Infect Two Types of Cells in the Inner Ear

Nov 04, 2021

Scientists found that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, could infect the Schwann and har cells in the inner ear that may lead to hearing loss.

Near Infrared Light Directed Into the Ear Aids Against Hearing Loss

May 11, 2021

A new treatment for preventing hearing loss, or restoring damages, involves shooting a beam of infrared light down the patient's ear. Ongoing US trials show promise.

Tinnitus May be A Symptom of Covid-19 Long-Haulers

Nov 07, 2020

Tinnitus is typically a harmless symptom of ringing in the ears or hearing other phantom noises.

Researchers Design Hearing Aid Cheaper Than a Cup of Coffee

Sep 24, 2020

Thanks to a team of inventors, people with hearing difficulties might have greatly improved access to custom hearing aids - potentially costing less than the price of a cup of coffee.