Hearing Health

Ear infections are common and often painful—but did you know they can also affect your hearing? Here's what to look out for if you or someone you know has an ear infection.

Because hearing loss can develop over time, many people don’t notice their hearing loss immediately. Often, the first solution is a hearing aid. But for more profound hearing loss, a cochlear implant may be the right solution. In this article, we explain at what point someone has hearing loss, the levels of hearing loss, and the available hearing solutions.

Do you have trouble hearing with background noise? Learn why voices can be difficult to understand in noisy places, when to get your hearing checked, and what may help.

If voices sound muffled or you can’t hear birds chirping or doorbells ringing, you might be experiencing high-frequency hearing loss. Learn what causes it, how to spot the signs, and what treatments can help you reconnect with the sounds you’ve been missing.

Hearing loss in one ear affects around five percent of adults in the United States. But what exactly is it, how is it caused, and how can it be treated? Let’s take a look at the most common causes behind unilateral hearing loss, how it’s diagnosed, and suitable treatment options. We’ll also look at practical tips for preventing hearing loss in one ear.

Presbycusis is the most common cause of hearing loss. Find out what causes it, its common symptoms, and how it can be treated.