A groundbreaking brain implant has achieved a medical first. For a man who lost his ability to speak, the device does more than restore speech—it brings back his authentic voice. By translating brain signals into speech, he can now communicate and ...

Here's a stark health reality: Every 40 seconds, an American suffers a stroke. What makes this statistic truly alarming is that the majority of these strokes are actually preventable. Stepping up to help, the McCance Brain Care Score, a practical way ...

New research reveals higher A1C levels are associated with an increased risk of hearing loss, especially at higher hearing frequencies. The study looked at over 5,000 patients who received hearing and blood tests.

The results add to a growing ...

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, increases the risk of cardiovascular disease — and as new research shows, it may also contribute to hearing loss.

Why it matters

The research calls attention to the significance of properly managing ...

For years, many experts claimed dementia was just part of getting old. Turns out, they were wrong. Professor Gill Livingston has spent nearly two decades studying dementia, and she has news that will change how you think about your brain's future.

For ...

Flying can be challenging when you have hearing loss. The constant noise in airports and loud aircraft engines can make hearing difficult, especially when wearing hearing aids.

Why it matters

Flying with hearing loss doesn't have to ...

Specsavers, a UK company known for eyewear, aimed to increase hearing screenings in 2024 by 5% among 40–60 year olds and 25–40 year old influencers.

The challenge

Specsavers provided some audiological services, but to achieve their ...

Hearing loss affects millions, but diagnosing its root causes often requires invasive methods. Now, researchers have developed a new way to see deep inside the ear. Using terahertz (THz) waves, scientists can now map the delicate structures of the ...

Scientists at NYU Langone have uncovered new insights into how parakeets mimic human speech. By studying the brain activity of these birds, researchers found surprising similarities to human speech processes. Their discovery could lead to innovative ...