On Oct. 17, hearing aids approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) became available over the counter for the first time, for potentially thousands of dollars less than prescription ...

Hearing aids are a medical necessity for millions of Americans. "7.1% of the population aged 45 and over used a hearing aid," according to the CDC. That figure is higher for men (8.9%) than women (5.4 ...

Linda Heller walked to the front of the room as attendees filed inside a Newark Senior Center suite. Her voice carried across the bright space where everyone could see her face, and read her lips.

The high cost of hearing aids has long been a barrier for many people who have hearing problems. Traditional prescription hearing aids cost on average $2,000 per ear, and many people need two of them.

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 ...

The availability of over-the-counter hearing aids means that getting a hearing aid is now easier than ever, but where to begin? Consumer Reports put several over-the-counter hearing aids to the test ...

The high cost of hearing aids has long been a barrier for many people who have hearing problems. Traditional prescription hearing aids cost on average $2,000 per ear, and many people need two of them.

Hearing loops are an assistive listening device that can significantly reduce background noise for hearing aid users. The device is relatively simple: a loop of copper wire encircles a desk, room or ...

My wife and I have agreed to submit articles to this publication on behalf of the Discussion Group for Better Hearing. In this month’s article, we would like to discuss hearing loops. A hearing loop ...