A large-scale study involving nearly half a million people has uncovered an unexpected connection between loneliness and hearing loss. By following participants over 12 years, researchers discovered that feeling isolated could impact physical health ...

While you're sleeping, your brain goes into deep-cleaning mode. Imagine tiny molecular janitors sweeping through your brain's pathways, removing the day's metabolic waste. Scientists have now captured actual images of this nightly brain maintenance, ...

For the first time, researchers have successfully kept a mammalian cochlea—the delicate, spiral-shaped organ responsible for hearing—alive and functioning outside of the body. This significant achievement, reached shortly before the passing of renowned ...

Helping seniors hear better can help them stay socially connected. A recent study found that older adults who use hearing aids maintain more friendships and family relationships compared to those who do not address their hearing loss. This research ...

David Howorth lost his hearing in stages—first one ear, then both. For years, hearing aids and cochlear implants left him isolated. Then he tried an app that changed everything. His story isn’t just about loss. It’s about how AI and innovation are ...

Ear infections are a common and painful problem for young children. Currently, treating these infections means giving kids antibiotics by mouth for a full week, which can cause uncomfortable side effects. Researchers funded by the National Institutes ...

A new study from the University of Gothenburg reveals a hidden barrier for immigrants in Sweden: widespread hearing loss. Over half of newly arrived adults in language classes had hearing issues—yet few get help. This isn’t just about health. It’s ...

New research ties a common cluster of heart-and-waistline woes to Parkinson’s disease. Scientists tracked nearly half a million adults over 15 years. Their finding: the more red-flag health signs you have, the higher the risk of the second most common ...

The Shocking Ways Women's Brains Are More Vulnerable To Alzheimer’s

Women already face twice the lifetime risk of Alzheimer’s disease as men. New research shows that every day, fixable risks—like poor sleep or skipped exercise—hit women’s thinking ...