Nina Chamlou is a writer, interviewer and storyteller from Portland, Oregon. She covers technology, healthcare, psychology, mental health and social justice issues. Her motto is that useful info ...

World AIDS Day is marked every year on 1 December. It began in 1988 and is recognised worldwide by the World Health ...

Hearing loss is more than just an inconvenience, it can affect your overall health. Untreated hearing loss can have negative ramifications on other areas of your health, including increased likelihood ...

As one of the leaders in the hearing aid industry, Phonak has spent seven decades providing life-altering solutions for those with hearing loss. In AOL's quest to learn about all things hearing loss ...

On Oct. 17, hearing aids approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) became available over the counter for the first time, for potentially thousands of dollars less than prescription ...

The high cost of hearing aids has long been a barrier for many people who have hearing problems. Traditional prescription hearing aids cost on average $2,000 per ear, and many people need two of them.

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OTC hearing aids may be new to the market, but a small study offers good news on how well they compare to prescription devices. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health ...

Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental health, sleep and nutrition coverage. She has invested hundreds of hours into studying and researching sleep and holds a ...

Tinnitus is a common condition that affects more than 50 million Americans. It commonly causes a ringing sound in your ears that can make it difficult to hear. Some people with tinnitus might need to ...

A chronic and potentially life-threatening disease caused by HIV infection Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is the most advanced stage of human ...