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Kirsty Gallacher speaks out about hearing loss and tinnitus

By Hearology Publishing | Mon Jun 30 2025

The presenter is managing the symptoms of an acoustic neuroma while calling for more awareness of the condition

TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher has revealed she is living with hearing loss and tinnitus caused by an acoustic neuroma, a benign tumour on the nerve connecting t...

Kirsty Gallacher speaks out about hearing loss and tinnitus

Itchy ears may signal more than irritation

By Hearology Publishing | Thu Jun 26 2025

Ear eczema is a common issue with the same roots as eczema found on other parts of the body

Itchy ears are a common yet often overlooked health issue, but they could indicate more than just a minor irritation. Persistent itching may signal a condition known as ...

Itchy ears may signal more than irritation

Hearing health rises up the public health agenda

By Hearology Publishing | Wed Jun 25 2025

One in three people experience hearing loss, but most wait a decade before seeking help

Deafness and hearing health are becoming increasingly significant concerns in the UK, with one in three people now experiencing some form of hearing loss. Yet most of those affected wa...

Hearing health rises up the public health agenda

LEGO in the ear Glasgow student’s discovery

By Hearology Publishing | Fri Jun 20 2025

Routine hearing tests can detect surprising problems

When Darren McConachie, a 30-year-old journalism student in Glasgow, woke in the night with intense pain and pressure in his left ear, he thought something had ruptured. It eventually turned out that the pain was caused...

LEGO in the ear Glasgow student’s discovery

Middle-aged hearing loss linked to faster cognitive decline

By Hearology Blog | Thu Jun 19 2025

Brazilian study highlights the need to treat auditory issues early

New research has strengthened the link between hearing loss and cognitive decline in middle age, a connection that could reshape how hearing health is viewed around the world. 

While the Brazili...

Middle-aged hearing loss linked to faster cognitive decline

Newborn hearing screening essential for lifelong development

By Hearology Publishing | Tue Jun 17 2025

Experts urge early detection and intervention to support language, social skills and educational outcomes

Newborn hearing screening is a vital first step in identifying hearing loss early in life, allowing for timely interventions that will significantly improve a child’s...

Newborn hearing screening essential for lifelong development

Brain-inspired tech could transform hearing in noisy places

By Hearology Publishing | Mon Jun 16 2025

A new algorithm has outperformed traditional hearing aid filters in lab tests

Navigating noisy environments like restaurants or parties remains one of the biggest challenges for people with hearing loss. Known as the "cocktail party problem", it refers in particular to th...

Brain-inspired tech could transform hearing in noisy places

Why women really might hear better

By Hearology Publishing | Wed Jun 11 2025

A new international study finds biological sex has a greater impact on hearing sensitivity than age

It’s long been joked that women hear more than men, especially when it comes to whose turn it is to load the dishwasher. But new research suggests there may be science behi...

Why women really might hear better

4 Everyday Foods That May Reduce Tinnitus Risk

By Hearology Publishing | Tue Jun 10 2025

New research suggests your diet might be one of the easiest ways to protect your hearing

A new study suggests that certain dietary patterns are associated with a lower incidence of tinnitus – a common condition affecting millions worldwide – offering a fresh perspective o...

4 Everyday Foods That May Reduce Tinnitus Risk

How families can help older relatives with hearing loss

By Hearology Publishing | Wed Jun 04 2025

Sensitivity, support and trial periods all help to shift commonly held misconceptions 

As individuals age, their hearing capacity often declines, yet many older adults resist seeking help. This reluctance can affect not just their own wellbeing, but also their relati...

How families can help older relatives with hearing loss