New research with funding from UK charity Action on Hearing Loss has led to the discovery of a new biological mechanism involved in the progressive loss of hearing which could lead to new approaches ...

BackgroundHearing loss is among the most prevalent and potentially modifiable risk factors for dementia across the life course. Beyond reduced audibility, ...

Chairman's introduction / O. Lowenstein -- Hearing in fish / P.S. Enger -- Evolution of the auditory conducting apparatus in terrestrial vertebrates / A. Tumarkin -- Structure and function of the ear ...

Scientists have kept a tiny slice of cochlea alive outside the body, directly witnessing how hair cells amplify sound. The finding confirms a universal principle of hearing and could pave the way for ...

Most people with tinnitus have some degree of hearing loss. Research suggests that hearing aids may help reduce tinnitus and its impact on daily functioning. This article provides a brief overview of ...