Bone conduction stimulation represents a pivotal alternative to conventional air conduction in hearing aids, whereby sound is transmitted directly through vibrations of the skull. This mechanism ...

James combines his love of music and general tech gadgetry with a passion for writing to not only cover the latest audio equipment but to actually put that English degree to work. From headphones to ...

A new concept of bone conduction hearing aid that improves sound transmission at frequencies in all bands from low to high has been developed for the first time in the world by domestic medical staff.

A wireless kit, comprising headphones, a microphone, and an app might be a cheap alternative to the usual treatment of the common temporary hearing loss in kids, popularly known as 'glue ear,' finds a ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. I love my bone ...

Gail Lattyak always loved hummingbirds, but didn’t realize their vibrating wings made a sound until one day last summer. “I was outside on the porch and thought, ‘What is that noise?’” said the ...

Want music on your outdoor runs without losing street awareness? See how open‑ear and bone‑conduction headphones stack up.

Want music on your outdoor runs without losing street awareness? See how open‑ear and bone‑conduction headphones stack up.

An experiment with bone-conduction headphones suggests a way for neuroscientists to better understand some hallucinations. By Veronique Greenwood It is the rare person who likes hearing their own ...

While hearing aids are very useful for people with hearing loss, and the technology is constantly evolving and improving, there are still many scenarios where they fall short. The sensitive ...

A new F.D.A. rule allows people to purchase hearing aids without prescriptions. By Dani Blum As many as 30 million Americans have some trouble hearing, but few can afford to pay for doctors’ exams and ...

As soon as today, hearing aids will be available at stores including Walmart and Best Buy. If you have mild or moderate hearing loss, here's what to know. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, ...