In a groundbreaking eight-year study, researchers uncovered a critical way to protect babies from a hidden threat: a common virus that can silently steal children's hearing. This study points to a simple newborn test that could safeguard the futures ...

Your body might be dropping hints about Parkinson's long before you notice anything's wrong. New research suggests your immune system could be sending out early warning signals decades before tremors appear, like a silent alarm system detecting something's ...

New Harvard research reveals that people with early molecular signs of Alzheimer's don't need to run marathons to protect their minds. Taking as few as 3,000 steps daily can delay cognitive decline by three years or more.

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Research links hearing loss to reduced brain volume and a 71% higher risk of dementia, especially in people with the APOEε4 gene variant. Wearing hearing aids reduces this risk.

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The APOEε4 gene variant, carried by about ...

The Oticon Focus on People Awards honor remarkable individuals who break barriers, shift perceptions, and open doors for people with hearing loss.

Brenda Schmidt was one of three people Oticon honored this year for creating ...

For millions of deaf and hard of hearing, communication often presents significant challenges. Now, researchers at Florida Atlantic University have developed an AI technology that can translate American Sign Language (ASL) gestures into text in real-time, ...

Scientists are dropping a serious warning: the air around you might be damaging your brain. Imagine two people the same age, living similar lives—but one could be at higher risk of cognitive decline because of the invisible particles they breathe.

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In a groundbreaking advancement, researchers from UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco have developed an AI-powered brain-computer interface that can translate brain signals into natural-sounding speech for people with severe paralysis.

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A 30-year study of over 200,000 people reveals that substituting butter with plant-based oils like olive, soybean, or canola could significantly reduce the risk of premature death. The study was published in JAMA Internal Medicine, March 6, ...