July 7, 2026 / Hearing Loss

Finding the Genetic Cause of Childhood Hearing Loss Helps Guide Care

Advances in understanding the many different genetic causes of childhood-onset hearing loss indicate that genomic testing could assist in treatment...

June 30, 2026 / Hearing

Study Highlights High Rates of Hearing Loss Among Retired and Older Construction Workers

A recent study of older and retired construction trade workers shows that more than half experience hearing impairment – and...

June 23, 2026 / Hearing

Study Explores How Blast Exposure Affects Hearing, Balance and Brain Health

An explosion typically lasts only a fraction of a second, but the damage to the human body can be much...

June 16, 2026 / Hearing Aids

Study Suggests Wearing Hearing Aids Sooner Could Reduce Parkinson’s Risk

A new study from a database of millions of veterans nationwide reveals a possible connection between hearing loss and Parkinson’s...

June 9, 2026 / Tinnitus

Why Does Tinnitus Seem Worse After a Nap?

In a recent study published in the journal Hearing Research, scientists characterize somatosensory modulations that may contribute to nap-induced increases...

June 5, 2026

Ears of the Month

Check out the recent hearing aid fittings at Flynn Associates: If you have visited our clinic like these ears have done...

June 2, 2026 / Hearing Aids

Hearing Device Controlled by the Brain Shows Positive Results in Early Studies

Scientists at Columbia University’s Zuckerman Institute have the first direct evidence from human studies that brain-controlled hearing technology can help...

May 26, 2026 / Hearing Loss

Study Finds Lasting Hearing Improvement from Gene Therapy for Inherited Deafness

An experimental gene therapy for a rare form of genetic deafness has successfully restored hearing in children and adults, with...

May 19, 2026 / Tinnitus

Diet Could Be Linked to Tinnitus Risk in Women

Disclaimer: This is for informational purposes and to consult a doctor when discussing nutrition. Diet may influence the risk of...

May 12, 2026 / Hearing Loss

How Hearing Loss Can Affect Loneliness and Quality of Life

A new study from the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, part of Keck Medicine of...