Face masks an anxiety-provoking obstacle for many with hearing loss, survey finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 03, 2021
Fully 95% of people living with hearing loss in the United States say that masks and face-coverings are creating communication barriers, and more than half say they are experiencing anxiety and isolation...
Docs haven’t asked about hearing in years, most older adults say
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 03, 2021
At least 50% of older adults are likely to have hearing loss, but fully 80% of Americans age 50 and older say that their primary care providers have not asked about their hearing in the past two years,...
Hearing loss may take ‘enormous’ toll on elders’ quality of life, study says
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 20, 2019
Hearing loss is linked to significant mental, physical and social ailments in seniors, especially memory loss, a large new study has found.
Scientists spot how loud noise triggers hearing loss, develop possible treatment
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 13, 2024
Investigators seem to have discovered how loud noise can lead to hearing loss. The team also said the issue could be mitigated with a medication that could one day be available over the counter.