July 7, 2026 / Hearing Loss

Finding the Genetic Cause of Childhood Hearing Loss Helps Guide Care

Advances in understanding the many different genetic causes of childhood-onset hearing loss indicate that genomic testing could assist in treatment...

June 30, 2026 / Hearing

Study Highlights High Rates of Hearing Loss Among Retired and Older Construction Workers

A recent study of older and retired construction trade workers shows that more than half experience hearing impairment – and...

June 23, 2026 / Hearing

Study Explores How Blast Exposure Affects Hearing, Balance and Brain Health

An explosion typically lasts only a fraction of a second, but the damage to the human body can be much...

June 16, 2026 / Hearing Aids

Study Suggests Wearing Hearing Aids Sooner Could Reduce Parkinson’s Risk

A new study from a database of millions of veterans nationwide reveals a possible connection between hearing loss and Parkinson’s...

June 9, 2026 / Tinnitus

Why Does Tinnitus Seem Worse After a Nap?

In a recent study published in the journal Hearing Research, scientists characterize somatosensory modulations that may contribute to nap-induced increases...

June 2, 2026 / Hearing Aids

Hearing Device Controlled by the Brain Shows Positive Results in Early Studies

Scientists at Columbia University’s Zuckerman Institute have the first direct evidence from human studies that brain-controlled hearing technology can help...

May 26, 2026 / Hearing Loss

Study Finds Lasting Hearing Improvement from Gene Therapy for Inherited Deafness

An experimental gene therapy for a rare form of genetic deafness has successfully restored hearing in children and adults, with...

May 19, 2026 / Tinnitus

Diet Could Be Linked to Tinnitus Risk in Women

Disclaimer: This is for informational purposes and to consult a doctor when discussing nutrition. Diet may influence the risk of...

May 12, 2026 / Hearing Loss

How Hearing Loss Can Affect Loneliness and Quality of Life

A new study from the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, part of Keck Medicine of...

May 5, 2026 / Hearing Loss

Hearing Loss is Linked to Small Changes in the Brain

Hearing loss affects more than 60 percent of adults aged 70 and older in the United States and is known...