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Researchers compiled data from previous studies and found that recreational listening, such as on devices and at entertainment venues, posed a threat for those aged 12 to 35.

The devices are for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss — a market of tens of millions of people, many of whom have until now been priced out because prescription devices can cost thousands of dollars.

The shift in hearing health care is due to a recent rule change by the FDA, which recently cleared the way for the devices to be sold in retail stores without the need for buyers to see a doctor.

Frank Jones didn't see the truck that just missed him. Didn't hear it either. Though he has gone to an audiologist, he says cost has held him back from getting hearing aids. A new FDA policy could change that.

"Being Michelle" is about a deaf woman with autism who survived incarceration and abuse. In this interview, members of the documentary's production team discuss her story and the larger issues it raises.

As the country enters Year 3 of the pandemic emergency, people with disabilities across the U.S. are still finding it difficult to use innovations in telemedicine, teleworking and testing.

Mouth movements and facial expressions can't be seen underneath a mask, which can cause significant problems for those with deafness or hearing deficits. A solution? Masks that cover the mouth area with clear plastic, leaving the mouth fully visible.

As coronavirus cases surge in Florida, businesses are responding by requiring face masks, creating a problem for hearing-impaired people who rely on…

Getting news when it’s relevant is a luxury.For the past three months, local governments in Florida have provided updates about the coronavirus pandemic,…

Advocates for the deaf say there need to be more ASL interpreters and resources to help convey life-saving health information to the deaf community during…