Hearing

Hearing Aid Study

Hearing aids may help people live longer, but many who need them don't get treated

Say what? Hearing aids available over-the-counter for as low as $199

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Over-the-counter hearing aids have been greenlighted by the FDA

Hearing aid OTC

Earwax buildup can cause earaches and hearing loss; here's how to remove it

Earwax removal

Children's Health

More children with hearing difficulties could benefit from cochlear implants, but they remain an 'overlooked' treatment

Cochlear implants

Opioid use, especially in large doses, can cause deafness, Rutgers study finds

Opioid use deafness

Meek Mill retrial decision moved to the end of the month

Meek Mills leave court

Apple will soon tell you to turn the music down

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Reminder to protect your hearing: Yes, you should be wearing earplugs at concerts

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Here's the scoop on misophonia — the disorder that makes people sensitive to certain sounds

misophonia sound sensitivity

'The dress' is back, in audio form, with 'Yanny' vs. 'Laurel' debate

yanny vs laurel

Infant heart surgery patients often experience hearing loss, CHOP researchers find

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Cheaper over-the-counter hearing aids could be on the way

Report: Christie loses move to spike Bridgegate charges

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Creato murder case can continue, judge rules

Listen up: Loud music may cause hearing loss

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WHO: 1.1 billion young people at risk of hearing loss

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Minimum wage hearing set for City Council

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