A bone conduction hearing aid (BCHA) helps with conductive hearing loss, which is caused by damage to the outer and middle parts of your ear. Keep reading to learn more about BCHA, including how it ...

Rinne and Weber tests are exams that test for hearing loss. They help determine whether you may have conductive or sensorineural hearing loss. This determination allows a doctor to come up with a ...

Every now and then, your doctor may ask you to get a hearing test. Don’t assume that something is wrong. Hearing tests are how doctors use to make sure that your ears work well. With age, hearing loss ...

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 ...

If you’ve been in the market for a new pair of earbuds or headphones, you might have come across a unique technology called bone conduction. Offering an alternative to the traditional way that ...

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 ...