Sandra Gordon is a journalist specializing in health and medicine for consumers and healthcare providers. Her work has appeared in major magazines and websites, including Prevention, Parents, Medical ...

Hearing loss affects one in three people ages 65 to 74, according to the National Institutes of Health. And while hearing aids can greatly improve quality of life, they're often expensive. If you're ...

The high cost of hearing aids has long been a barrier for many people who have hearing problems. Traditional prescription hearing aids cost on average $2,000 per ear, and many people need two of them.

A community event in Germantown gave away free hearing aids, letting attendees reconnect with the world through sound.

Hearing loss becomes increasingly more prevalent as we get older. In fact, more than 37.5 million American adults experience hearing loss, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other ...

Why is Apple, one of the biggest and most valuable names in technology, turning its bestselling headphones into lower-cost hearing aids? The answer lies in the tech company’s steady expansion and ...

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 ...

Apple announced a handful of new products during its "It’s Glowtime" event this month. While the iPhone 16 lineup grabbed most of the attention, the most intriguing announcement came from a different ...

Nearly 2 years ago, over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids became available without a prescription. Audiologists and consumers have doubted their effectiveness, but OTC hearing aids can be as good as — ...

When choosing a hearing aid, it's important to understand the different types available to suit your needs. Hearing aids come in various styles that fit inside and behind the ear. Each style offers ...

This low-cost, general-purpose electronic hearing aid works off 3V DC (2×1.5V battery). This low-cost, general-purpose electronic hearing aid works off 3V DC (2×1.5V battery). The circuit can be ...