Deafness (profound hearing loss) is a condition where a person can't hear anything or may only hear very loud sounds in one or both ears. Hearing loss that can lead to deafness is common, especially ...

Host Jennifer Ludden discusses the new research breakthrough on hearing loss with Dr. James Battey, who directs the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders at the National ...

For a long time, deafness has often been misunderstood, fueling segregation against people who are deaf or hard of hearing. In some communities, it is still seen as a curse or divine punishment; in ...

Deafness in dogs can be distressing for both you and your furry friend, but with the right support, deaf dogs can go on to live happy, fulfilling lives. Whether your dog was born deaf or lost their ...

A new study from researchers at Beth Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School suggests that tone-deafness may be the result of a missing neural connection. By using a brain imaging ...

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Five children who were born completely deaf have had some reversal of hearing loss after receiving a "groundbreaking" gene therapy. The clinical trial, which was co-led by Mass Eye and Ear in Boston ...

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 ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. On “Sound Machine,” a track from the new album “Aloud” from poet Raymond Antrobus and percussionist Evelyn Glennie ...