Hearing healthcare isn’t always easy to access. For instance, Medicare pays for a hearing exam only if you have a referral from a doctor. But a growing number of tests—in apps and online—are meant to ...

Apple really pulled off a great feat. You can now test your hearing with your AirPods Pro 2 and an iPhone running iOS 18. It’s a groundbreaking feature, FDA-approved and perfect for catching mild to ...

Otoscopy is the first step in any hearing exam. It is a clinical procedure used to visually inspect the structures of the ear, specifically the external auditory canal, tympanic membrane, and some ...

If you find yourself asking your loved ones, "What did you say?" a lot, you might be starting to wonder about your hearing. You're not alone. Roughly 15% of American adults have some level of hearing ...

TechCrunch demoed an incomplete version of Apple’s forthcoming Hearing Test app following Apple’s "Glowtime" event on Monday. The test shares key similarities with its clinical predecessors, prompting ...

Lately I've found myself asking friends to repeat themselves, turning on subtitles and enhancing dialogue while watching TV ...

Traditional clinical hearing tests often fail to diagnose patients with a common form of inner ear damage that might otherwise be detected by more challenging behavioral tests, according to the ...

Apple says its AirPods Pro 3 can help you hear more clearly as well as listen to music. We unpack the new hearing-support ...

The new year is a great time to make a a commitment to better health. Regular exercise, healthy eating, and strong social ties all support our well-being as we age. Taking steps to protect and enhance ...