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Ear Infections January 15, 2024

Ear infections in young children could lead to delayed speech for them, study finds

A University of Florida study found that early ear infections in children could have a long-term impact on speech development. The lead researcher and a pediatric otolaryngologist break down the findings.

HEALTH January 9, 2024

All ears for 'sexy' hearing aids: Designers transform key devices into cool accessories

Some designers have added “bling" to hearing devices, transforming them into fashion statements instead of something to be hidden. Audiologists weigh in on the evolution of hearing aids.

LIFESTYLE December 16, 2023

Oscar-winning deaf actor Troy Kotsur's documentary reflects victory of a dad's love celebrated in Christmas

"To My Father," a powerful documentary celebrating the relationship between Oscar-winning deaf actor Troy Kotsur and his police chief dad, was released on YouTube this month.

LIFESTYLE December 14, 2023

Deaf girl finally tells Santa what she wants for Christmas after elf helps her ‘sign’ her wish list

An elf helped a deaf girl pass on her Christmas list to Santa at a recent meeting by using British Sign Language. See Holly the Elf sign with the four-year-old.

VIDEO December 14, 2023

Santa's elf helps deaf four-year-old communicate her Christmas list

A four-year-old child named Emily from Goole, East Yorkshire, England, is deaf and had been unable to share her Christmas list with Santa. Holly the Elf recently helped by using British Sign Language to communicate the wish list.

HEALTH June 19, 2023

Be well: Prevent hearing loss with these 6 expert tips

Sound-induced hearing loss is common but preventable. Steve Taddei, doctor of audiology at HearAdvisor, shares his expert tips for reducing and preventing hearing loss.

LIFESTYLE June 14, 2023

Fatherhood is a 'heroic role' for men, says filmmaker and defender of dads John Papola

John Papola, founder of Emergent Order studios and host of "Dad Saves America," says, "Dad is the heroic role we play as men" as families are under assault in modern society.

TECH April 25, 2023

Amazon just did something to improve hearing while watching Prime Video

Some movies and TV shows have dialogue that is harder to hear for some people. Amazon's new Dialogue Boost feature isolates sound to improve listening.

HEALTH March 23, 2023

DNA from Beethoven's hair reveals new details into his cause of death over a century later: study

A recent study conducted on strands of Ludwig van Beethoven's hair revealed the composer was genetically predisposed to liver disease and was infected with hepatitis B before he died.

VIDEO February 21, 2023

Young boy hears his family for the first time after undergoing surgery — watch his smiles!

Young Sawyer is a four-year-old from Toronto, Canada, who has Pendred Syndrome — causing him to be hard of hearing since birth. After undergoing surgery for cochlear implants, Sawyer heard the voices of his family members for the very first time.

New Mexico December 15, 2022

Deaf students in NM improve reading skills through equine therapy

New Mexico students who have hearing impairments are learning to improve their reading skills by interacting with horses, who also rely on hand signals for communication.