March 4, 2024

Now, hear this! Help change mindsets for World Hearing Day (March 3)

World Hearing Day – March 3, 2024 Written by Jenny Carrick, Marketing and Communications Director at UC Davis, Enrollment Management and Undergraduate Education. We’re thrilled to feature this insightful article […]
May 10, 2023
inner ear hair cell regeneration research

Inner Ear Hair Cell Regeneration Research

Regeneration of the inner ear hair cells may become a greater possibility due to groundbreaking research by Harvard Medical School. Recent research was published on April 17, 2023 by lead […]
May 8, 2023
Better Hearing & Speech Month

Better Hearing and Speech Month 2023

Each May since 1927, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has been promoting Better Hearing and Speech Month. This serves as a time to increase awareness about hearing and speech challenges. […]
May 5, 2023
hearing aids for sailing

Waterproof hearing aids are tested to the limit

Waterproof hearing aids used to be just a dream for people with hearing loss. But now, with Phonak Audéo Life hearing aids, sailing just got more enjoyable.
May 1, 2023
Deaf Awareness Week

UK Deaf Awareness Week 2023

In the United Kingdom this year, Deaf Awareness Week takes place from May 1-7. This year, the theme is deaf inclusion. The theme aims to highlight how hearing loss impacts […]
April 7, 2023
World Health Day - Health For All

World Health Day – Health For All

On April 7th, the World Health Organization (WHO) will celebrate World Health Day with the theme Health For All. The date also coincides with the 75th anniversary of WHO.
March 3, 2023
World Hearing Day

World Hearing Day 2023

World Hearing Day on March 3 promotes hearing and access to hearing and ear care across the world. It’s held annually by the Office of Prevention of Blindness and Deafness […]
February 8, 2023
SASL: A new official language

SASL: A new official language

More and more countries are recognizing various sign languages as official languages. Two African countries have recently made headway in this area. In May of 2022, a bill proposing the […]
January 30, 2023
brain flexibility and cochlear implants

Brain flexibility may speed up hearing from cochlear implants

A recent study published in Nature has found that brain flexibility may speed up hearing improvements for cochlear implants. The range of time that it takes for a cochlear implant to […]
January 23, 2023
hearing loss and autism spectrum disorder

Hearing loss and autism spectrum disorder

A collaborative study by the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has found a link between hearing loss and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Individuals who are on the autistic spectrum […]
January 11, 2023
hearing loss and dementia

Hearing loss and dementia: Research confirms links

Over the last decade, researchers have been presenting increasing evidence of a direct link between hearing loss and dementia. Both previous and current research have demonstrated this link. Now new […]
January 2, 2023
how hearing works

A study debunks how hearing works

The fascinating science and study of hearing is nothing new. After all, that’s how we have such advanced technology, resources, and research. However, things can completely wipe what we’ve previously […]
December 26, 2022
Researchers prove accessibility of the cochlea

Researchers prove accessibility of the cochlea

Often referred to as a snail shaped structure, the bony cochlea safely encloses our most precious hearing capabilities. Tucked inside are thousands of hair cells that transmit electrical wavelengths to […]
December 14, 2022
Phonak site relaunch

Phonak site relaunch

Exciting changes are ahead at Phonak! You may have visited Phonak.com and/or PhonakPro.com. These websites are loaded with information, resources, and more on hearing loss and technology. The company recently […]
November 30, 2022
hearing loss athletics and mental health

Hearing loss, athletics, and mental health

Bianca Diaz is a professional lacrosse player with hearing loss. As a professional athlete, she has had to navigate athletics, hearing loss, and mental health. This past summer, she played […]
November 23, 2022
hearing loss and unsafe listening practices

Hearing loss and unsafe listening practices

Hearing loss and unsafe listening practices are on the rise. BMJ Global Health recently published a study examining the prevalence of unsafe listening practices in young adults. Their findings show […]
November 2, 2022
lipreading and masks

Study on Lipreading and Masks

When society is masked, people who rely on lipreading are at a disadvantage. Two deaf researchers looked into this phenomenon. Their study on lipreading and masks will soon be published […]
October 31, 2022
simultaneous bilateral cochlear implantation

Simultaneous bilateral cochlear implantation in children: A study

A study has found that simultaneous bilateral cochlear implantation in very young children is beneficial. Results included the improvement of social skills and adaptability.
October 19, 2022
hair cell regeneration in hearing loss

Hair Cell Regeneration in Hearing Loss with Zebrafish

Researchers are actively tackling the possibility of implementing cochlear hair cell regeneration. Some species have the ability to regenerate inner hair cells, protecting these creatures’ ability to hear. A new […]
October 3, 2022
cochlear implants are beneficial

Cochlear implants are beneficial for deaf children with developmental delays

A recent article in Pediatrics reported that cochlear implants are beneficial for children with deafness and developmental delays.