An audiogram can diagnose your hearing loss and indicate what type of hearing loss you have. It can distinguish your hearing in each ear and whether you have hearing loss on one or both sides.

Yet hearing loss in one ear, or unilateral hearing loss, can happen for many reasons. Some of the causes (like an ear infection) can be treated quickly, while others require intervention from a ...

Why it matters: Hearing aids can help people with hearing loss live independent lives and communicate more easily. But the new data suggests seniors aren't benefiting equally. Traditional Medicare ...