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Published by Angie at January 21, 2022
Hearing in one ear: Study on hearing technology
Published by PR Hilton at January 17, 2022
Woman’s path to deaf advocacy inspires others
Published by PR Hilton at January 14, 2022
Meet deaf RnB singer James Vickery

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Hearing in one ear: Study on hearing technology

People who are born with hearing in one ear rarely seek help from hearing care professionals. But people who lose all their hearing in one ear are more likely to […]

December 10, 2021

Published by PR Hilton at December 10, 2021

Deaf golfer Langston Frazier joins PGA

Deaf golfer Langston Frazier was born with hearing loss in both ears. Now he’s one of the newest members of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA).

December 8, 2021

Published by Mineli Goswami at December 8, 2021

Phonak, AB win top innovation awards for best hearing technology

Phonak and Advanced Bionics are two leaders in the hearing technology industry – something they proved in 2021 by winning multiple innovation awards.

December 3, 2021

Published by PR Hilton at December 3, 2021

Deaf customer denied service at Taco Bell

A deaf customer’s recent incident at a Taco Bell Drive-Thru in Rochester, NY has renewed attention on the need for employee training and understanding for deaf and hard of hearing […]

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November 15, 2021

Published by Angie at November 15, 2021

Osteoporosis and the risk of hearing loss in women

As part of the Conservation of Hearing Study (CHEARS), researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston carried out a longitudinal study to see if osteoporosis and low bone density […]

October 1, 2021

Published by Angie at October 1, 2021

Sensory loss and depression: Looking beyond the headlines

News articles ran with a dramatic headline: "Women with sensory loss twice as likely to suffer depression." A closer look determines this to be a stretch.

July 19, 2021

Published by melaniejayneashford at July 19, 2021

Study: How face masks affect acoustics and speech understanding

A new study looked at the acoustic affects of face coverings - both transparent and non-transparent. Hearing Like Me explains the study and its results.

March 19, 2021

Published by Beth Leipholtz at March 19, 2021

Study: Protein in ear hair cells could lead to treatment

A new discovery regarding protein in ear hair cells could be a doorway to identifying a treatment for hearing loss, thanks to research.

February 19, 2021

Published by PR Hilton at February 19, 2021

Discovery of another gene that causes deafness

After 22 years of study, scientists from the Netherlands have discovered another gene that causes deafness.

January 15, 2021

Published by Beth Leipholtz at January 15, 2021

Researchers discover link between hearing loss and dementia

Taking care of your hearing as you age is more vital than ever. Researchers have discovered a direct link between hearing loss and dementia.

December 11, 2020

Published by Beth Leipholtz at December 11, 2020

Flying with hearing loss: Masks, communication and restrictions

Flying with hearing loss can be a challenge, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic and mandatory face masks. Here are some tips.

December 2, 2020

Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at December 2, 2020

Healthcare providers and accessible communication

When it comes to healthcare providers and accessible communication, there’s no consistency. Email or a patient portal should be the standard for all patients, but this isn’t always the case. […]

November 18, 2020

Published by morgansnook at November 18, 2020

Face masks for hearing aid users

It’s no secret that some face masks aren’t very hearing aid friendly. Standard ear loop elastics interfere with the placement of behind-the-ear hearing technology. Clear masks on others provide access to […]

September 25, 2020

Published by Danielle Guth at September 25, 2020

The Reality of Listening Fatigue in a World of Masks

The concept of listening fatigue has been around for quite some time; but could it be even more prevalent in a world of face masks? The short answer is absolutely […]