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A headband instead of hearing aids

Bone-conduction hearing aids for children—such as those worn as headbands—are often the only way to provide hearing assistance.

Deaf Behind the Wheel

Deaf Drivers: What are the requirements, how to find a driving school, and what vehicle modifications can help. Find out more now!

Small Helpers—Big Impact

What do actors Mario Adorf, Jodie Foster, Christoph Waltz, and Christoph M. Ohrt have in common, aside from their career choices? They all wear hearing aids.

Deliberately Deceiving People with Hearing Loss

People are being duped by so-called miracle cures for hearing loss. The BVHI warns against scams on the Internet.

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Misophonia

Misophonia: When Everyday Noises Trigger Extreme Anger – Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatment Options. Learn more now!

Hearing Loss Caused by Road Traffic

What happens when your hearing starts to decline and it becomes increasingly difficult to hear all the sounds of traffic?

The Right Tone Makes All the Difference

Thanks to their sense of hearing, blind biathletes not only navigate the cross-country ski trail safely, but they are also particularly accurate when they hit the right note.

Is hearing loss hereditary?

“His grandparents also had hearing problems; he must have gotten it from them.” Is there any truth to the hereditary theory? Is hearing loss hereditary?

Bilingualism

For people with hearing impairments, bilingualism means speaking two languages—sign language and spoken language.

To Ensure a Successful Start in Life

Mandatory hearing screening for newborns has ensured improved care for infants with hearing loss for the past ten years.

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