Vision and Hearing - Page 15

Hearing aids are now cheaper and easier to buy for hard-of-hearing Americans

December 4, 2022

Hearing aids are now cheaper and easier to buy for hard-of-hearing Americans

Formerly, hearing aids required a prescription and came with a high price tag — now, Americans over age 18 who have mild-to-moderate hearing loss can buy hearing aids over the counter in drugstores.

Warnings about skin-whitening creams after woman suffers vision loss likely linked to excess mercury: report

December 2, 2022

Warnings about skin-whitening creams after woman suffers vision loss likely linked to excess mercury: report

A report out of Minnesota indicates a woman saw multiple doctors for non-specific symptoms, which progressed to the loss of her peripheral vision, apparently tied to skin-whitening products.

Young people at risk of hearing loss due to unsafe listening practices: New study

November 18, 2022

Young people at risk of hearing loss due to unsafe listening practices: New study

Young people 12-34 years old may be at risk of hearing loss due to the prevalence of unsafe listening practices from headphones, earbuds and attendance at loud music venues, a new study suggests.

Apple AirPods the cheaper alternative to hearing aids?

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.