Vision and Hearing - Page 15

November 16, 2022

Apple AirPods the cheaper alternative to hearing aids?

Taiwanese researchers found that Apple's AirPods Pro headphones could potentially be a hearing-assistive device for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss.

November 13, 2022

Christina Applegate's MS: Here's why early symptoms are often overlooked

Christina Applegate, a star of "Dead To Me," is in the news due to her multiple sclerosis diagnosis and battle with the neurological disorder — here's what others must know about the disease.

October 28, 2022

Game on! Check out these mind-bending puzzles and optical illusions

These nine images present optical illusions that may play tricks on your mind — including that well-known mind-puzzler from 2015, "Is it black and blue, or gold and white" dress, and more.

October 26, 2022

NY teacher, US Coast Guard member who lost an eye won't allow 'freak accident' to define his life

TJ Foley of New York was operating machinery in his garage when it exploded, causing him to lose all vision in one eye. Foley is a member of the of the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve and a teacher.

October 22, 2022

Eye spy a big problem: California doctor removes 23 contact lenses from one woman’s eye

Ophthalmologist Katerina Kurteeva from California reveals that she removed 23 contact lenses from one eye. She shares what happened and best practices for lens wearers.

September 16, 2022

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.

September 15, 2022

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.

August 16, 2022

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.

January 22, 2022

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.

December 16, 2021

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