TECH September 17, 2024 Apple transforms AirPods Pro 2 into low-cost hearing aids Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson: Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 will double as hearing aids via a software update.
HEALTH August 19, 2024 Dementia has 2 shocking new risk factors, study finds, with total of 14 now on list A new study has honed in on two surprising new risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease, culminating in a list of 14 things that could increase the likelihood of the common dementia.
HEALTH July 29, 2024 ‘Pickleball saved my sight,’ says Florida woman, 79: ‘I was really worried’ For one Florida woman, her love of playing pickleball helped to save her sight. Linda Corcoran and her doctor describe how she first noticed symptoms on the court, and the treatment that helped her.
HEALTH July 18, 2024 Ask a doctor: ‘Is it safe to swim underwater with my eyes open?’ It may be tempting to open your eyes underwater, but prolonged exposure could put your vision at risk. An ophthalmologist revealed what happens when people take a peek while swimming.
HEALTH July 14, 2024 Chemotherapy drug could have a serious and surprising side effect, study finds A chemotherapy drug could cause “significant" hearing loss among cancer survivors, according to a study from the University of South Florida and Indiana University. Researchers and doctors react.
TRAVEL June 27, 2024 Helen Keller's birthplace, Ivy Green, is key travel destination for fans of 'The Miracle Worker' Helen Keller's birthplace in Tuscumbia, Alabama, Ivy Green, is a travel destination for many and the central location for performances of the award-winning play "The Miracle Worker."
Media June 16, 2024 Groundbreaking Jesus film for deaf audiences debuts as director hails: ‘No barrier to communication’ The first film about Jesus's life told for deaf audiences will come out June 20, with a cast made up of deaf actors using ASL to communicate the Gospel message.
HEALTH June 9, 2024 8 of the biggest health stories of this week: Catch up here on the essentials As you prepare for the week ahead, check out some of the top recent stories in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out — here are 8 of the most impactful stories.
HEALTH June 7, 2024 Nebraska baby born with cataracts has 3 eye surgeries to save her sight: ‘I just kept praying’ Madison Artale was diagnosed with cataracts at just 1.5 months old, and was in danger of losing her sight, until an advanced surgery saved her vision. The baby's family and doctor share the story.
HEALTH June 5, 2024 Children with total deafness regain hearing after ‘groundbreaking’ gene therapy: ‘Like a miracle’ Five children who were born completely deaf have had their hearing loss reversed after receiving a “groundbreaking" gene therapy. Researchers and audiologists discuss what this means.
Health May 20, 2024 Listening to 'pink noise' could improve sleep and memory, early research shows Pink noise, a soothing alternative to white noise, is gaining attention for its potential benefits in promoting relaxation and improving sleep quality.