Last year, my husband Barry got sick. We thought it was just a cold, but then, the strangest thing happened: He lost hearing in one ear because of a virus. After months of waiting, endless ...

The three types of hearing loss are sensorineural, conductive, and mixed hearing loss. They each involve different parts of the ear and may have varying causes and treatments. Hearing loss in one or ...

Hearing aids are battery-powered devices that amplify sound and adjust the pitch, tone, and volume of your surroundings to help you hear better. The devices vary in price, Bluetooth connectivity, ...

Cleaning hearing aids can keep them working for longer, but do expensive UV-C cleaning devices really help? We tried two ...

Prescription eyeglasses can bring you back to 20/20 vision. Hearing aids are helpful, but different: They can’t restore you to perfect hearing. Even the very best hearing aids can’t completely resolve ...

Jessica is a writer, editor and media professional who has spent her career working with some of the most influential names in media. Prior to joining Forbes Health, Jessica was the manager of ...

Hearing loss is a growing problem in the world. Although many people believe that it is not as common, as of February 2025, 430 million people have disabled hearing, and it is estimated that by 2050, ...

Millions of older adults avoid hearing aids due to the cost. A single pair of prescription hearing aids can cost thousands of dollars, and Medicare doesn’t cover hearing aids or hearing exams related ...