An upcoming Apple software update will allow some AirPods to double as over-the-counter hearing aids. Only 1 in 6 American adults with hearing loss wears hearing aids.
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Got tinnitus? A device that tickles the tongue helps this musician find relief
More than 25 million adults in the U.S. have tinnitus, a condition that causes ringing or buzzing in the ears. An FDA approved device that stimulates the tongue, helped 84% of people who tried it.
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Opinion: This Valentine’s Day, I’m giving the gift of hearing
For people with damaged or diminished hearing, hearing aids are helpful devices that shouldn’t carry stigma.
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Hearing aids may boost longevity, study finds. But only if used regularly
Roughly 40 million adults in the U.S. have hearing loss, but most don’t use hearing aids. This increases the risk of social isolation, physical and cognitive decline and may lead to premature death.
