During her time at CNET, Kim Wong-Shing loved demystifying the world of wellness to make it accessible to any reader. She was also passionate about exploring the intersections of health, history and ...

Millions of Americans could have access this fall to less expensive hearing aids sold over the counter without a required doctor's exam and prescription. A Food and Drug Administration rule unveiled ...

A long-awaited Food and Drug Administration proposal would allow millions of consumers to buy over-the-counter hearing aids in stores or online without a prescription or medical exam. More than four ...

About 37.5 million people in the U.S. struggle with hearing loss, yet only 16% use hearing aids. Left untreated, hearing loss can lead to isolation, and conditions like depression, anxiety, low ...

Walgreens now sells over-the-counter hearing aids. Our reviews team visited several Walgreens locations and hand-tested their hearing aids to find out everything you need to know about buying over-the ...

Hearing healthcare isn’t always easy to access. For instance, Medicare pays for a hearing exam only if you have a referral from a doctor. But a growing number of tests—in apps and online—are meant to ...

Editor’s note: On Oct. 28, President Joe Biden announced that the Build Back Better Act, which will need to pass Congress to take effect, will include an expansion of Medicare to cover hearing ...