Before your baby says their first word, their ability to hear it matters. This National Newborn Screening Awareness Month, WTOP explores why early hearing tests are essential for newborns — and what ...

We’ve all probably joked about “selective hearing” — like when teens ignore chores, but perk up when they hear, “we’re ordering pizza.” But audiologists say selective hearing isn’t just a family ...

“Assistive listening technologies or devices help individuals hear better in difficult listening situations,” says Kristina ...

Hearing loss is more than just an inconvenience, it can affect your overall health. Untreated hearing loss can have negative ramifications on other areas of your health, including increased likelihood ...

Hearing loss is strongly linked to Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline — untreated hearing problems increase dementia risk. Regular hearing checks are critical — experts recommend baseline ...

The hearing aid features first available on Apple's AirPods Pro 2 are a good start to democratizing a crucial technology. When the US Food and Drug Administration approved over-the-counter hearing-aid ...

Most people use their AirPods to enjoy music on the go, take calls, or join meetings. Unfortunately, many users don’t know that some AirPods also offer a seriously capable tool that can test your ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SEPTEMBER 07: A pair of the new Apple AirPods are seen during a launch event on September 7, 2016 in San Francisco, California. Apple Inc. unveiled the latest iterations of its ...

Hearing aids are a vital adaptive tool for hearing loss, and there is a wide range of devices on the market, with equally varying price points. Depending on exactly what you're looking for, you can ...

Due to a genetic condition, Ella Coonen, 17, is rapidly losing her hearing. She made a bucket list of sounds she wants to hear while she still can, such as a waterfall and a choir singing. "The Sound ...