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12/12/2025

The Accessibility Index For Hearing Loss, 2025

Discover which attractions around the US are most accessible for those with hearing loss.

11/12/2025

Winter can be tough on our mood and ability to spend time with each other. Don't let trouble hearing increase your risk of isolation. Take an online hearing screening today and, if needed, discuss your results with a hearing care professional. https://www.hearing.org/hearing-screening/

Your source for information on hearing health and today's hearing aid technology.

10/12/2025

So many Christmas carols include lyrics about hearing and listening. What sounds remind you of the holidays?

by Lindsay Robinson, HIA Program Manager December 10, 2025   There are unique feelings, smells, tastes and sounds that bring each one of us into the holiday mode. More recently, I’ve noticed how powerful t

09/12/2025

Research finds biological factors influence hearing sensitivity more than age

Who have more sensitive hearing, women or men? The answer may surprise you.

08/12/2025

Hearing aids are incredible innovations designed to fit you: your lifestyle, your preferences, and your hearing needs. A licensed hearing care professional can help you find the perfect match. Learn more at https://www.hearing.org/hearing-aids-101/

07/12/2025

Hearing loss in one ear

Single-sided deafness or hearing loss can cause unique struggles with hearing and often causes tinnitus in the affected ear.

07/12/2025

Finding my way back to music after losing my hearing

“Hello, I’m Julie! I’m 73 years old, a retired language and music teacher, and I live north of Montreal. For most of my life, music wasn’t just something I enjoyed — it was part of who I was. I majored in piano performance in university. But everything changed when I contracted rubella, or...

05/12/2025

Study: One in Eight Teens Shows Signs of Hearing Damage by 18

A major study finds that by age 18, one in eight adolescents shows signs of noise-induced hearing damage and over 6% have sensorineural hearing loss.

04/12/2025

Considering hearing aids? If you want to get the facts about hearing health and today’s advanced technology, check out our myths and facts webpage at ➡️ https://www.hearing.org/myths-facts/

03/12/2025

On International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) - and every day - it’s a great opportunity to highlight the people who have influenced positive change for their peers, communities, and the world.

by Lindsay B. Robinson, HIA Program Manager December 3, 2025   On International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) - and every day - it’s a great opportunity to highlight the people who hav

02/12/2025

How Cold Weather Can Affect Your Ears and Hearing

Learn how cold weather can cause ear pain and damage, and how to protect your hearing this winter.

01/12/2025

Hearing loss can happen to anyone at any age. Hear from Dr. Tsang, Ear, Nose and Throat physician, about some of the misconceptions surrounding hearing loss. Learn more facts at https://www.hearing.org/myths-facts/