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Should you try Apple’s hearing aid app? An audiologist weighs in

Apple has marketed its AirPods Pro 2 as soon having “clinical-grade Hearing Aid capability.” Devin McCaslin, Ph.D., an audiologist, answers some questions about the hearing aids market and about the new AirPods.
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Creating supranormal hearing in mice

A study from Michigan's Kresge Hearing Research Institute produced supranormal hearing in mice, while also supporting a hypothesis on the cause of hidden hearing loss in people.
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Are headphones and earbuds exposing your children to noise health risks?

2 in 3 parents in national poll say their child ages 5-12 use personal audio devices; pediatrician offers 4 tips to reduce noise exposure risks
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Study shows promising treatment for tinnitus

Tinnitus, the ringing, buzzing or hissing sound of silence, impacts 15% of adults in the United States have tinnitus. A recent study from researchers at the University of Michigan’s Kresge Hearing Research Institute suggests relief may be possible with treatment.
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Should you get an over-the-counter hearing aid or see a hearing specialist?

Audiology expert provides insights on the new FDA regulation.
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How to prevent hearing damage

An audiologist’s advice on how best to avoid preventable hearing loss.
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Better Balance, Speech and Hearing: What You Need to Know

Audiologists can help with more than your hearing; they can also help with better speech and balance for children and adults.
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Most Older Adults, Especially Women, Haven’t Gotten Checked for Hearing Loss

Hearing loss often goes undetected, but many adults over 50 haven’t been screened or tested for hearing problems.
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How a Field Clinic Improved Hearing Loss in an Amish Community

Through a field clinic, a Michigan Medicine team brings hearing health services to an Amish community.
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5 Ways to Reduce Hearing Damage

Noise-induced hearing loss is 100% preventable. A Michigan Medicine audiologist gives tips on how to reduce the risk of noise-induced hearing loss.
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Ringing in the Ears: Where is That Sound Coming From?

A U-M expert in tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, discusses progress made in resolving the common problem.
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Hearing Aids Linked to Fewer Hospital and ER Visits by Older Adults

Many older adults with severe hearing loss don’t have hearing aids, but those with them typically use less costly types of health care, a new study finds.