Over-the-counter hearing aids offer a wide range of options – here are some of the caveats consumers should consider

They are cheaper to buy and don’t require a doctor’s prescription. But over-the-counter hearing aids come with some stipulations.

Cory Portnuff, Assistant Clinical Professor of Audiology, Clinical Audiologist, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
Nov. 4, 2022 • ~9 min

Newly available over-the-counter hearing aids offer many benefits, but consumers should be aware of the potential drawbacks

They are easy to get, and far less costly than prescription hearing aids. But over-the-counter devices are not the answer for everyone with hearing issues.

Bradley Kesser, Professor of Otology/Neurotology, University of Virginia • conversation
Oct. 21, 2022 • ~7 min

Over-the-counter hearing aids have been greenlighted by the FDA – your local pharmacist will soon be able to sell you the device you need

OTC hearing aids promise to increase the accessibility and affordability of the devices for millions of adults who live with untreated mild to moderate hearing loss.

Lucas Berenbrok, Associate Professor of Pharmacy and Therapeutics, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences • conversation
Aug. 23, 2022 • ~8 min

New hope for easing stigma and isolation of hearing loss

Audiologist says FDA green light for over-the-counter devices has potential to drive down cost, increase access and innovation.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Aug. 22, 2022 • ~9 min

Noise pollution is hurting animals – and we don't even know how much

Noise can be so unpleasant that we regulate construction work and music concerts - but we only consider human hearing ranges.

Jacob Dunn, Associate Professor of Evolutionary Biology, Anglia Ruskin University • conversation
Aug. 22, 2022 • ~7 min

Americans Can Soon Get Hearing Aids Without Seeing a Doctor
VOA Learning English • voa
Aug. 17, 2022 • ~4 min

Old dogs with hearing loss may face higher dementia risk

"Hearing loss is one of the biggest predictors of dementia in people.... This study indicates that the same connection is at work in aging dogs."

Tracey Peake-NC State • futurity
Aug. 10, 2022 • ~4 min

The tongue: how one of the body's most sensitive organs is helping blind people 'see'

A device could be use to transmit a camera’s video feed into moving patterns of electrical stimulation on the surface of the tongue.

Mike Richardson, Research Associate in Psychology, University of Bath • conversation
Aug. 1, 2022 • ~7 min

Captioning Tool Expansion Helps People with Hearing Loss
VOA Learning English • voa
July 4, 2022 • ~5 min

If you love ASMR you might be more sensitive, our research finds

It’s intriguing how some people experience ASMR while others don’t - our latest research suggests that many ASMR responders are highly sensitive “orchids”.

Giulia Poerio, Associate lecturer, University of Essex • conversation
March 10, 2022 • ~7 min

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