The Healthy Hearing Report
Each week the Healthy Hearing Report team publishes helpful information about living with hearing loss, tinnitus and other auditory disorders.
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Newborn hearing screening
Nearly all babies born in the U.S. are given newborn hearing screening while still in the hospital. Learn more about how babies are tested and what you should do if your child fails her screening.
Newborn hearing screening
Nearly all babies born in the U.S. are given newborn hearing screening while still in the hospital. Learn more about how babies are tested and what you should do if your child fails her screening.
Fluctuating hearing loss
Many different health conditions can cause intermittent or fluctuating hearing loss, making it tricky to diagnose.
Fluctuating hearing loss
Many different health conditions can cause intermittent or fluctuating hearing loss, making it tricky to diagnose.
All about: Over-the-counter hearing aids
Over-the-counter hearing aids are now available online and in drug stores. Learn the pros and cons of OTC hearing aids, and why you may want the help of a hearing care provider.
All about: Over-the-counter hearing aids
Over-the-counter hearing aids are now available online and in drug stores. Learn the pros and cons of OTC hearing aids, and why you may want the help of a hearing care provider.
Are you unknowingly enabling your loved one’s hearing loss?
People who are reluctant to get help for their hearing loss often depend on their loved ones to help them hear better, a type of enabling behavior with diminishing returns.
Are you unknowingly enabling your loved one’s hearing loss?
People who are reluctant to get help for their hearing loss often depend on their loved ones to help them hear better, a type of enabling behavior with diminishing returns.
Coping techniques to prevent tinnitus and anticipatory anxiety
Most tinnitus coping strategies are meant to be used reactively, after a difficult moment has occurred. But it's just as important to develop techniques that help you establish routines to head off tinnitus and anticipatory anxiety before they start.
Coping techniques to prevent tinnitus and anticipatory anxiety
Most tinnitus coping strategies are meant to be used reactively, after a difficult moment has occurred. But it's just as important to develop techniques that help you establish routines to head off tinnitus and anticipatory anxiety before they start.
Can I get workers' compensation for hearing loss?
If your hearing is damaged on the job, you may be entitled to workers' compensation to help cover the cost of hearing aids and other treatments.
Can I get workers' compensation for hearing loss?
If your hearing is damaged on the job, you may be entitled to workers' compensation to help cover the cost of hearing aids and other treatments.
What to expect after tinnitus habituation
Here's what to expect after you habituate to tinnitus, or ringing in the ears. Lasting relief is possible, but it's important to know that it's not a cure. Setbacks and tinnitus flare-ups are possible.
What to expect after tinnitus habituation
Here's what to expect after you habituate to tinnitus, or ringing in the ears. Lasting relief is possible, but it's important to know that it's not a cure. Setbacks and tinnitus flare-ups are possible.
Benefits of AI hearing aids
Premium hearing aids use artificial intelligence like machine learning and deep neural networks to help process sound. Learn why this is a significant improvement for people with hearing loss.
Benefits of AI hearing aids
Premium hearing aids use artificial intelligence like machine learning and deep neural networks to help process sound. Learn why this is a significant improvement for people with hearing loss.
Are you a musician with tinnitus?
Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is incredibly common among musicians. Yet many don't discuss it, for fear of job repercussions. Learn why it happens and how to get help.
Are you a musician with tinnitus?
Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is incredibly common among musicians. Yet many don't discuss it, for fear of job repercussions. Learn why it happens and how to get help.
Stethoscopes for medical professionals with hearing loss
Medical professionals with hearing loss often struggle with stethoscope use. Fortunately, there are devices and modifications to make it easier to hear, such as amplified stethoscopes.
Stethoscopes for medical professionals with hearing loss
Medical professionals with hearing loss often struggle with stethoscope use. Fortunately, there are devices and modifications to make it easier to hear, such as amplified stethoscopes.
Best audiology schools in the United States
A look at the best audiology and speech rehab programs for 2024, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Best audiology schools in the United States
A look at the best audiology and speech rehab programs for 2024, according to U.S. News & World Report.
When it comes to tinnitus habituation, setbacks are normal
If you have tinnitus, good news: You can habituate to it, getting to the point where you no longer even notice it. However, this takes times and often comes with setbacks. Here's how to handle the process with minimal stress.
When it comes to tinnitus habituation, setbacks are normal
If you have tinnitus, good news: You can habituate to it, getting to the point where you no longer even notice it. However, this takes times and often comes with setbacks. Here's how to handle the process with minimal stress.
How high stress can lead to hearing loss and tinnitus
Chronic stress is part of life for too many Americans. Besides harming your health, find out how it contributes to hearing loss and tinnitus.
How high stress can lead to hearing loss and tinnitus
Chronic stress is part of life for too many Americans. Besides harming your health, find out how it contributes to hearing loss and tinnitus.
Noise pollution could be making you sick
Millions of Americans are exposed to noise pollution every day that causes hearing loss and a host of other health conditions. Find out how to reduce noise pollution and preserve your well-being.
Noise pollution could be making you sick
Millions of Americans are exposed to noise pollution every day that causes hearing loss and a host of other health conditions. Find out how to reduce noise pollution and preserve your well-being.
Tinnitus supplements: Helpful or harmful?
Curious about dietary supplements for tinnitus? If you have persistent ringing in the ears, it's natural that you'd be on the hunt for anything that helps. But it's buyer beware.
Tinnitus supplements: Helpful or harmful?
Curious about dietary supplements for tinnitus? If you have persistent ringing in the ears, it's natural that you'd be on the hunt for anything that helps. But it's buyer beware.
Universal signs for hearing loss
To help people who are deaf or hearing impaired, common signs and symbols are used to indicate if a location has assistive technology, such as closed captioning or loop induction systems.
Universal signs for hearing loss
To help people who are deaf or hearing impaired, common signs and symbols are used to indicate if a location has assistive technology, such as closed captioning or loop induction systems.
Can I use Medicaid for hearing aids?
Adult Medicaid recipients may be eligible for hearing aids and hearing care but it depends on what state you live in. Most kids are covered under a separate program.
Can I use Medicaid for hearing aids?
Adult Medicaid recipients may be eligible for hearing aids and hearing care but it depends on what state you live in. Most kids are covered under a separate program.
Yes, you can use flex spending for hearing aids
If you have either a HSA or FSA account for medical expenses, you can likely use it to pay for hearing aids and other related care.
Yes, you can use flex spending for hearing aids
If you have either a HSA or FSA account for medical expenses, you can likely use it to pay for hearing aids and other related care.
How to avoid 'dinner table syndrome' this holiday season
If you've got a big family dinner or a holiday office party coming up, here's how to make it inclusive of people with hearing loss.
How to avoid 'dinner table syndrome' this holiday season
If you've got a big family dinner or a holiday office party coming up, here's how to make it inclusive of people with hearing loss.
Hearing aid financing
Financing your hearing aids provides a way to purchase them even if you don’t have sufficient insurance coverage or can’t afford the upfront cost.
Hearing aid financing
Financing your hearing aids provides a way to purchase them even if you don’t have sufficient insurance coverage or can’t afford the upfront cost.
Drugs that can cause hearing loss or tinnitus
Hearing loss and ear ringing (tinnitus) can be a side effect of ototoxic medication and drugs. Find out which drugs can cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.
Drugs that can cause hearing loss or tinnitus
Hearing loss and ear ringing (tinnitus) can be a side effect of ototoxic medication and drugs. Find out which drugs can cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.
Pros and cons of using Apple AirPods as hearing aids
Tempted to try AirPods as hearing aids? Here's what to know about the advantages and disadvantages, according to hearing experts.
Pros and cons of using Apple AirPods as hearing aids
Tempted to try AirPods as hearing aids? Here's what to know about the advantages and disadvantages, according to hearing experts.
Healthy Hearing's gift guide for people with hearing loss and tinnitus
Looking for thoughtful gift ideas for someone with hearing loss or tinnitus? Consider options that offer comfort, accessibility, stress relief and support for their hearing needs.
Healthy Hearing's gift guide for people with hearing loss and tinnitus
Looking for thoughtful gift ideas for someone with hearing loss or tinnitus? Consider options that offer comfort, accessibility, stress relief and support for their hearing needs.
Our top recommended children's books about hearing loss
Books on hearing loss and hearing aids help kids (or grandkids) learn to celebrate the differences in others. They also make great stocking stuffers and gifts.
Our top recommended children's books about hearing loss
Books on hearing loss and hearing aids help kids (or grandkids) learn to celebrate the differences in others. They also make great stocking stuffers and gifts.
