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Stella's Journey to Clear Sounds

December 22, 2025

Stella, a young girl from Utah, was born with a rare genetic disorder called Pendred syndrome. This condition caused her hearing to gradually worsen over time. At first, doctors thought her hearing issues were minor and could be fixed with simple drainage tubes. But Stella's mom, Kennedy Chugg, knew

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Food and Hearing: What's the Connection for Older Adults?

November 10, 2025

Ever wonder if what you eat affects your hearing? A recent study dug into this idea. It looked at how well older adults get important tiny nutrients from food and if that's linked to hearing problems. The research focused on folks living in their own homes. It checked if eating a good mix of nutrie

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Helping Hearing Aid Users Stick With Their Devices

November 6, 2025

Hearing loss is a big deal. It affects how people connect, feel, and move. It also costs a lot of money. Hearing aids can make life better, but many people don't use them enough. In the UK, the NHS gives out hearing aids, but the follow-up care is all over the place. Some get lots of help, others ge

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Hearing Tech: A New Era for Everyone

November 2, 2025

Hearing loss is a common issue as people age, but modern technology is making it easier to address. Bill Schiff-Miller, founder of Akoya, has seen firsthand how hearing technology has evolved over the past 50 years. He believes that hearing aids are just one part of the solution and that people shou

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Hearing Again: A Retired Nurse's Journey with Cochlear Implants

October 27, 2025

Hearing loss can be a tough challenge, especially for older adults. Kitty Grutzmacher, a retired nurse from Elgin, faced this issue for over a decade. Her hearing aids weren't cutting it anymore. She struggled to hear anything, even in quiet settings. This made her pull back from social activities.

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A Little Girl's Journey to Clear Sounds

September 29, 2025

A five-year-old girl named Eliza has a rare condition called microtia. This means her outer ears and ear canals did not develop properly. For most of her life, she could only hear muffled sounds, like being underwater with headphones on. But now, thanks to a special surgery, she can hear clearly for

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Hearing Loss: The Time of Day Matters More Than You Think

July 20, 2025

Researchers have found that the time of day can make a big difference in how badly noise hurts your hearing. They looked at cells in the inner ear and found that immune cells called macrophages play a big role in this. When the ear is exposed to loud noises, these macrophages get more active, espec

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Hearing at Risk: How Loud Noise is Affecting Young People in Samoa

June 24, 2025

Young people in Samoa might be losing their hearing without realizing it. This is not just a local problem. It's a global issue. Almost half of the people between 12 and 35 years old are at risk. This is due to loud noises from music, parties, and even everyday environments. The World Health Organiz

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Why Some People Struggle with Loud Places

June 7, 2025

Some people find it hard to be in loud places. This could be a bustling restaurant, a lively party, or even a crowded subway. For them, focusing on conversations in such settings is a real challenge. The reason behind this struggle might finally be clear, thanks to recent findings. The brain has tw

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How Memory Affects Hearing in Older Adults

May 23, 2025

Older adults often struggle with hearing. This is a common problem. But did you know that their memory might be playing a big role in this? The link between memory and hearing issues in older folks is not clear. This is why a study was done to look at how memory affects how older adults think th