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What “deaf” means in practice, and how the NHS must catch up

By Hearology® Publishing | Wed Jan 28 2026

Psychologist Sally Austen reflects on a career shaped by changing deaf identities, shifting services and her own hearing loss

Being deaf is not just about a lack of hearing, but is layered in with questions of identity.

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What “deaf” means in practice, and how the NHS must catch up

Why passive earplugs are winning over sleepers

By Hearology® | Tue Jan 27 2026

Reusable earplugs are emerging as a simple, sustainable alternative to electronic noise-cancelling earbuds for people who want reliable quiet without charging or tech

Reusable earplugs that rely on passive sound blocking rather than electronics are becoming an increasingl...

Why passive earplugs are winning over sleepers

How hearing tech is making virtual meetings more inclusive

By Hearology Publishing | Wed Jan 21 2026

Better hearing aids plus small meeting tweaks cut listening fatigue and help people with hearing loss stay engaged online

Virtual meetings are no...

How hearing tech is making virtual meetings more inclusive

Game-based training helps older adults hear speech in noise

By Hearology Publishing | Tue Jan 20 2026

Short, gamified auditory–cognitive training helped older adults with hearing loss better understand speech in noisy environments, suggesting brief game-like exercises can boost real-world listening.


A ...

Game-based training helps older adults hear speech in noise

The hidden signs of hearing loss at work

By Hearology Publishing | Fri Jan 16 2026

Spot hearing loss early and make simple changes - it preserves mental wellbeing, reduces safety risks, and keeps performance high.

Many employees with emerging or undiagnosed hearing loss adapt quietly. They rely on coping strategies such as lip-reading, careful seating c...

The hidden signs of hearing loss at work

Study links ADHD listening difficulties to brain networks

By Hearology Publishing | Thu Jan 15 2026

New imaging research highlights how altered neural connectivity may drive sound-processing difficulties in children with ADHD

A study of children with ADHD has pinpointed spe...

Study links ADHD listening difficulties to brain networks

Loop’s new earplugs protect hearing without dulling sound

By Hearology Publishing | Mon Jan 12 2026

A new design promises clearer audio and safer listening for people who spend time in loud environments

Loop’s Experience 2 Plus earplugs are drawing attention for ...

Loop’s new earplugs protect hearing without dulling sound

New gene therapy targets hearing and balance disorders

By Hearology Publishing | Fri Jan 09 2026

A treatment developed by Israeli and US researchers has preserved inner ear hair cells in animal studies, pointing toward future options for conditions that currently have no cure

A collaboration between Tel Aviv University and US research teams has produced a ...

New gene therapy targets hearing and balance disorders

How Apple’s volume controls help protect children’s hearing

By Hearology Publishing | Thu Jan 08 2026

New safety features on iPhones and iPads make it easier for parents to curb harmful noise exposure

iPhones and iPads are now central to many children’s learning and entertainment, but prolonged exposure to loud audio can damage young ears. 

Children’s hearing i...

How Apple’s volume controls help protect children’s hearing

Gene therapy offers hope for children born profoundly deaf

By Hearology Publishing | Wed Jan 07 2026

A treatment developed in Spain and refined with US partners has helped children with genetic deafness hear for the first time

A gene therapy that restores hearing in children with a rare form of congenital deafness has delivered striking early results in an international ...

Gene therapy offers hope for children born profoundly deaf