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Celebrate Earth Day by embracing a healthier planet and better hearing! Did you know that this special day is not just about environmental protection but also about safeguarding your hearing …

Last year on February 6th, 2024, Representatives Michelle Fischbach (R-MN) and Angie Craig (D-MN) introduced the Hearing Device Coverage Clarification Act in the House of Representatives. Why Is the Bill …

With a single announcement, Apple has revolutionized the conversation around hearing health, significantly expanding access for countless individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss around the world. Approximately 28.8 million …

Today, it's estimated that 10% of the US population will undergo a procedure to have a medical device implanted within their bodies at some stage in their lifetime. To grasp …

As per the latest data from the US Census Bureau, there are an estimated 16.5 million veterans residing in the United States in 2021. We observe Veterans Day on November …

As the leaves change their colors and a crispness fills the air, October brings with it Audiology Awareness Month. This is the perfect opportunity to acknowledge and applaud these professionals …

If you have hearing loss or know someone who does, you are likely very familiar with the challenges people face when trying to get treatment. Hearing loss is rarely viewed …

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, founded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, ASHA, in 1927 to create awareness around the importance of managing communication disorders. As someone who is …

The holiday season is here along with an increase in social celebrations both large and small. Whether it’s attending large gatherings in restaurants, neighborhood cocktail parties, family gatherings, or religious …

When I finally bit the bullet and decided I would try a hearing aid in college, I was dismayed when my audiologist explained I would need two hearing aids due …