Hearing loss is one of the most common yet underdiagnosed medical conditions in the world, affecting over 73 million Americans and nearly 1.5 billion people worldwide. It’s not just about struggling ...

Like many people with hearing loss, I waited years for my first test. Part of the hold-up was my hesitation to get in a room with an audiologist where I knew I would be told I needed hearing aids.

If you have trouble hearing, the best thing to do is see an audiologist for a comprehensive hearing evaluation. A hearing test also called an audiogram, gives an overall picture of your hearing at ...