Concepts in Hearing

10/28/2026

Hearing aids can bring back more than conversation. Sometimes it’s the tiny sounds, like creaks, leaves and taps, that suddenly make October a little spookier.

10/22/2026

Restaurants, parties and busy rooms can make conversation harder than it should be. A few simple changes to where you sit and what’s around you can make listening easier.

Hearing loss can make conversations especially difficult in noisy environments. Learn about strategies and devices that can help you hear more clearly and stay connected....

10/16/2026

Ears ringing after a concert or other loud event? That buzz can be one of the first signs that your hearing took a hit.

What actually causes hearing loss? Are there new treatments that can restore hearing? Can it be reversed? How does air travel affect hearing loss?

10/13/2026

Your ears can keep reacting even after the loud part is over. Ringing, muffled hearing or sound sensitivity can all be signs they had too much noise.

10/07/2026

Loudness isn’t the only thing that affects your hearing. How close you are to the sound and how long you’re around it matter too. https://bit.ly/3O6lehM

10/01/2026

For National Protect Your Hearing Month, here’s one for the gamers: long sessions and loud volume can add up fast. New safe-listening guidelines are helping make it easier to protect your hearing while you play.

Ahead of World Hearing Day 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) are highlighting the first global standard for safe listening in video gameplay and esport activities, which aims to reduce the risk of and prevent hearing loss among gamers.

09/28/2026

Hearing changes can happen with age, but some deserve more attention than others. Knowing what’s gradual and what’s sudden can help you know when to act.

09/21/2026

For World Alzheimer’s Day, remember that hearing can affect communication too. Hearing loss may make conversations more challenging for people living with Alzheimer’s disease. https://bit.ly/2XWbMPd

09/16/2026

Diabetes can affect more than blood sugar. It’s also linked with a higher risk of hearing loss, making hearing health an important part of healthy aging.

A growing body of evidence suggests that hearing loss may be a significant yet under-recognized complication of type 2 diabetes. A new systematic review and meta-analysis published in Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery found that people with type 2 diabetes are up to four times more likely to expe...

09/10/2026

Hearing may play a bigger role in healthy aging than you realize. Hearing loss has been linked with a greater risk of falls.

A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery has found that increased risk of falls is associated with a hearing loss and may be a potentially modifiable risk factor.