Hearing Health

Resources for preserving hearing health and managing hearing-related conditions.

FDA Approves First Gene Therapy to Restore Hearing in Children Born Deaf

Groundbreaking Otarmeni treatment marks first-ever gene therapy capable of restoring natural hearing in children with genetic deafness, available free in US.

HealthTips TeamApril 28, 2026

Terapia Gênica Restaura Audição em Crianças com Surdez Congênita

Uma nova abordagem de terapia gênica focada no gene OTOF está devolvendo a audição a pacientes nascidos com surdez profunda.

HealthTips TeamApril 16, 2026

OTC Hearing Aids Revolution: How New FDA Rules Are Cutting Costs by 70% and Transforming Access for 30 Million Americans

FDA's OTC hearing aid regulation is transforming access for 30 million Americans with mild to moderate hearing loss, cutting costs by 70% while maintaining safety standards.

HealthTips TeamMarch 25, 2026

The Ear's Hidden Vulnerability: What NIH Research Reveals About Permanent Hearing Loss

NIH scientists discover proteins essential for hearing also regulate cell membranes. Learn how this breakthrough reveals why hair cells die and what it means for preventing permanent hearing loss.

HealthTips TeamMarch 13, 2026