Millions of Americans could have access this fall to less expensive hearing aids sold over the counter without a required doctor's exam and prescription. A Food and Drug Administration rule unveiled ...

March 3 was World Hearing Day, and it was the perfect opportunity to remind people that if they have any concerns at all about hearing loss, it’s important that they go for a professional hearing test ...

Dear Hard: The new FDA-approved over-the-counter hearing aids that hit the market in October have become an attractive alternative for millions of older Americans. These new hearing aids can be ...

Hearing healthcare isn’t always easy to access. For instance, Medicare pays for a hearing exam only if you have a referral from a doctor. But a growing number of tests—in apps and online—are meant to ...

Otoscopy is the first step in any hearing exam. It is a clinical procedure used to visually inspect the structures of the ear, specifically the external auditory canal, tympanic membrane, and some ...

A baseline hearing test is designed to find any abnormalities as early as possible to simplify and expedite treatment. These tests can catch problems early and help you avoid bigger problems later ...

Beyond relieving pressure on existing NHS services, home testing could offer patients greater choice, more convenience, ...

Do you find that you are turning up the television, or having people repeat parts of a conversation? If so it might be time for a hearing exam and our friends at Beltone in Maryville are ready to help ...

Only about one in five adults who could benefit from hearing aids actually uses them. But new research shows that treating ...