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There is a lot of science that goes into modern hearing testing standards. A hearing test is set up to be a carefully controlled examination of your hearing ability.

Getting your hearing examined is a painless and noninvasive procedure that will determine your level of hearing loss and any damage to the nerve, eardrum or cochlea.

Experiencing hearing loss can pose a safety threat to your and others' health.

To determine the best type of hearing aids to suit your needs, your audiologist will go through several tests with you to determine the level of hearing loss, patterns and more.

Former New York Times editor and now author, Katherine Bouton, discusses hearing loss stigmas, the future of hearing healthcare and how her life changed when she suddenly lost her hearing.

When you're getting hearing loss treatment, there are two different ways that audiologists will test you.

Hearing problems can make it challenging to live your daily life. It may be hard to have conversations with friends, family and coworkers, and can even cause embarrassment and frustration.

Fingerspelling is the manual alphabet used in American Sign Language and is performed using a variety of hand gestures.

Four teams of RIT/NTID students competed for The Next Big Idea and $10,000 in prizes for their innovative business ideas that could benefit the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

Hearing loss tends to have a stigma surrounding it, but it is something that plagues one in five Americans, according to the Hearing Healthy Foundation.

May is Better Hearing Month, and Healthy Hearing is taking this opportunity to partner with the Hearing Health Foundation for Better Hearing Month to raise money and promote the importance of getting a hearing test.

Purchasing hearing aids is the first step to improving your hearing loss, but there is often an adjustment period to go through before becoming accustomed to new sounds in your daily life.

You probably have a lot of questions when it comes to purchasing hearing aids, all of which are going to help you find the perfect device to fit your lifestyle and budget.

If you're experiencing hearing loss symptoms, it may be time to visit your audiologist.

Spring cleaning is the best time of the year to begin with a clean slate - literally and figuratively.

Healthy Hearing's new five star system gives potential consumers an "at a glance" review of hearing health clinics in their communities.

Many notable deaf individuals have left their mark on education, sports, music and entertainment.

When you learn how to reduce the stress in your life, your entire body -- including your hearing -- benefits.

Stress can cause a variety of health problems, including heart disease, obesity, depression, anxiety -- and hearing loss.

Spring cleaning is good for our homes and outdoor spaces, but may be harmful to our hearing health.

Prolonged exposure to excessive noise is responsible for hearing loss in more than 26 million Americans.

Our ears are more than instruments to collect sound. They are also responsible for translating it into electrical impulses for the brain to interpret.

Some of the medications we rely on to cure illness may also be harmful to our hearing health.

Vitamins play an important role in keeping us healthy and protecting our hearing health.

Studies show mineral-rich foods are helpful in preventing hearing loss but be sure to consult your physician before adding any supplements to your diet.