Our world is getting louder, but it's not necessarily easier to hear. More than 50 million Americans, or 1 in 7, have some degree of hearing loss, according to the Hearing Loss Association of America.

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The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), the national voice for people with or at risk of hearing loss, will host its 41st annual convention in Louisville, Kentucky June 10-12, 2026. Attendees ...

Bluetooth Auracast technology could be great for expanding access. But for now, hearing aids with telecoils are still ...

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The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), the leading voice of 50 million Americans with and at risk of hearing loss, ...

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One day you might have a hearing aid implanted in your mouth. Researchers tested the efficiency of natural teeth and dental implants to conduct sound as an alternative to traditional hearing aids.