A study showed that cognitive decline linked to hearing loss may begin when a person's hearing loss is "good but not perfect," indicating the need to take mild hearing loss more seriously, since health impacts may begin before hearing aids would normally be recommended.

When a person can't hear or see well, it's known as dual sensory impairment. While common among older adults, dual sensory impairment should not be shrugged off as a consequence of old age.

Learn how to prevent hearing aid damage due to cold, wet winter weather, and how to troubleshoot problems if they arise.

Certain types of hearing loss may only be temporary and go away with time or medication. Some other types of hearing loss are permanent.

When you have family members, friends and colleagues who have hearing loss, you can make a few simple adjustments in how you communicate with them that can make things run much more smoothly than they otherwise would.

A certain class of antibiotics that includes the drugs streptomycin and vancomycin are linked to causing hearing loss and balance problems.

A look at a rare condition that causes "hearing holes" in a narrow range of sound.

The language shared by people in the Deaf community is complex and complete, their social interactions are inclusive and personal – so please don’t try to fix them.

We explain four of the most common reasons why your ears feel clogged and why it’s important to have your hearing evaluated by a professional when they do.

Cold, wet winter weather poses unique risks to your hearing health, from painful ear infections to a rare, odd condition known as "surfer's ear."

Does someone you love have tinnitus? You may feel powerless to help, but good news: You do have the power to help, both directly and indirectly, in ways that actually make a difference.

Reverse-slope hearing loss, also known as low-frequency hearing loss, is a rare type of hearing loss that makes it harder to hear low-pitched sounds such as men's voices and thunder. Find out how it affects your hearing and what you can do about it.

Find out why some people with hearing loss find certain ranges of sound uncomfortable or even painful, a phenomenon known as recruitment.

Even if you aren't ready for hearing aids, mild hearing loss can impose surprising difficulties in everyday life that shouldn't be underestimated. Here's how to cope and take the next steps.

If you are curious about the prevalence and impact of hearing loss, check out these quick facts and statistics.