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.

For decades, the only way to get a hearing aid was to visit a doctor and have one prescribed for you—probably in a strip mall office advertised on the marquee only with “HEARING AIDS” in block letters ...

For years, I suffered from hearing loss. Conversations became unpleasant, meetings felt like a never-ending guessing game, and watching TV became a job rather than a soothing pastime. My previous ...

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Dr. Cory Bovenzi, an otolaryngologist, tells AOL, "A rechargeable hearing aid can be advantageous to battery hearing aids since you do not have to buy the specialized and sometimes hard-to-find ...

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Even buying over-the-counter, a decent hearing aid can easily run you $400 to $500, said Stangl, who researches how well people adjust to using hearing aids. And some of the less expensive options are ...

Some Apple AirPods wireless headphones can be used as hearing aids with a new software update available Monday. It’s a high-profile move that experts applaud, even if they only reach a small portion ...

Can these earphones, with less cost and stigma than real aids, be a gateway for millions with untreated hearing loss?

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By DEVI SHASTRI, Associated Press Some Apple AirPods wireless headphones can be used as hearing aids with a new software update available in October. It’s a ...