Waiting times for NHS hearing tests ‘out of control’ as audiology services face ‘difficulties’
EXCLUSIVE: The SNP Government admitted there were “difficulties facing the audiology sector” but refused to commit to implementing…
People over State Pension age with hearing issues could be due up to £441 each month
Make sure you or an older family member are not missing out on extra support through Attendance Allowance…
Experts issue strong call for overhaul of UK dementia prevention strategy
A national panel of experts has issued the strongest call yet for the Department of Health and Social…
New Hope for Treating Genetic Hearing Loss
By: Chad Hanson | October 17, 2025 | 5 min. read | Share Summary Hearing loss affects one in…
Hearing loss impacts employment and income among young adults
Hearing loss is the most common form of sensory disability. Approximately 1.6 billion people around the world currently…
From painkillers to antibiotics: Five medicines that could harm your hearing
LONDON, July 22 — When we think about the side effects of medicines, we might think of nausea,…
Breakthrough gene therapy reverses genetic deafness across age groups
Using gene therapy to treat hereditary deafness is safe and effective in both children and adults, according to…
New genetic discovery could change how Friedreich’s ataxia is diagnosed
A University of Oklahoma researcher is the first to discover that the sequence of the genetic defect in…
Scientists discover how two distinct genes guide regeneration of sensory cells in zebrafish
While humans can regularly replace certain cells, like those in our blood and gut, we cannot naturally regrow…
Older people with health issues could boost State Pension by up to £5,740 this year
Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment are tax-free benefits worth either £73.90 or £110.40 each week.Pension Credit…