VISION AND HEARING

HEALTH September 16

Diabetes affects millions of Americans and hits Hispanic, Latino adults especially hard, CDC says

During Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct.15), Americans of Hispanic or Latino descent might pay particular attention to Type 2 diabetes concerns — and take key steps to prevent or control it.

Pets September 15

Deaf dog is adopted by Michigan teen with hearing loss — now they're 'inseparable'

Walker Cousineau, 14, adopted Dave, a deaf pit bull who spent weeks in a Michigan animal shelter without any interest from others. Walker has hearing loss, too; the two are now fast friends.

HEALTH August 16

Hearing aids to be available without prescription after FDA rule

The FDA issued a final rule creating a new category of hearing aids that will be made available over the counter, without a need for a prescription or medical exam.

Coronavirus January 22

Omicron undermining treatment for other health problems

Roger Strukhoff was being treated for intestinal bleeding at a hospital outside Chicago this month when he suffered a mild heart attack.

VISION AND HEARING December 16

Advanced gene therapy may reverse hearing loss caused by genetics: study

New gene delivery technique restored hearing in mice, some restored to normal levels, study revealed

HEALTH November 3

COVID-19 can infect inner ear cells, researchers say

An inner ear infection may be a significant cause of COVID-19-associated problems with hearing and balance, according to researchers. 

HEALTH October 28

Halloween costume contact lenses may be scarier than you think

Americans might be haunted with scary eye infections long after Halloween if they wear costume contact lens without a prescription, according to the Centers for Disease Contro

Hearing Loss October 19

FDA issues proposal to create new category of over-the-counter hearing aids

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a proposal Tuesday to create a new category of over-the-counter hearing aids in an effort to improve access and lower costs for millions of Americans.

HEALTH September 22, 2021

How to treat dry eyes

Dry eyes are a common and oftentimes chronic condition that impacts nearly 16 million Americans.

Coronavirus July 27, 2021

Nerve damage in cornea could be sign of 'long COVID,' study hints

Nerve damage and a buildup of immune cells in the cornea may be a sign of "long COVID," a long-term syndrome that emerges in some people after COVID-19 infection, a new study suggests.