Hearing News Watch

A coalition of U.S. senators and national veterans organizations is pushing back against proposed changes that could significantly alter how the Department of Veterans Affairs evaluates tinnitus and sleep apnea for disability compensation. The proposal has drawn opposition from Sen. Angus King and other lawmakers, as well as Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). While

Scientific journalist Dr. Robert Keefer has published a new book, Hear Better Live Longer, exploring the growing body of research linking hearing health with broader aspects of healthy aging, including cognitive health, emotional well-being, physical safety, and social engagement. The book reviews current research on the relationship between hearing loss and overall health, discusses hearing technologies and treatment options, and

SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY — Oticon, Inc. is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Oticon Focus on People Awards, a national awards program that recognizes individuals with hearing loss, as well as caregivers, educators, and professionals who are making a positive impact in the hearing loss community. For more than 26 years, the Oticon Focus on People Awards have honored hundreds

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — Adults with both epilepsy and hearing loss who use hearing aids may have a 23% lower risk of developing dementia than those who do not, according to new research presented at the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress 2026. Hearing loss is widely recognized as the largest modifiable risk factor for dementia. However, whether hearing aid use

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) is seeking public input on whether current methods used to evaluate occupational hearing loss remain the most reliable and appropriate, opening the door to a broader discussion about the role of objective hearing tests alongside traditional audiograms. In a Request for Information (RFI), the agency is

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have identified genetic evidence suggesting that Ménière’s disease may be linked, in part, to early developmental pathways in the inner ear, offering a new framework for understanding a disorder that has long been difficult to explain biologically. The findings, published in The American Journal of Human Genetics, come from what the researchers describe as

MONTPELLIER, FRANCE & BOSTON, MASS. — Cilcare announced an update to its licensing agreement with Sanofi covering its two lead programs, CIL001 and CIL003. The revised agreement includes improved royalty terms for Cilcare and will make Sanofi a minority shareholder in the company. Cilcare said the updated agreement reflects the progress and value of its lead programs and represents another

MILAN, ITALY — Amplifon announced that it has secured a €1.35 billion senior loan to support the financing of its proposed acquisition of GN Hearing. The financing marks the latest step in the proposed transaction, which was first announced in March and would bring GN Hearing’s technology, manufacturing, and audiological product portfolio together with Amplifon’s global hearing care retail network.

LYNGE, DENMARK — WSA announced that Chief Financial Officer Marianne Wiinholt will step down from her role on August 31, 2026, after four years as CFO and a member of the company’s Executive Committee. According to the company, Wiinholt made the decision to leave at her own request to pursue a portfolio of board and advisory roles. She will remain

A new book by veteran audiologist Garry G. Gordon, MS, examines how hearing healthcare professionals may expand their services beyond traditional clinical practice through industrial hearing conservation, recreational hearing protection, tinnitus management, and emerging hearing technologies. Recreational & Industrial Audiology: The Next Profitable Frontier outlines potential growth areas as the hearing healthcare landscape continues to evolve. Drawing on decades of