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After a long delay, the Food and Drug Administration issued final regulations Aug. 16, 2022, for over-the-counter hearing aids. The final rule is effective 60 days from its publication, meaning that consumers could see OTC hearing aids hitting the shelves of community pharmacies nationwide by October 2022.

The FDA approved over-the-counter hearing aids, which will be available for those with “mild to moderate” hearing loss. These experts delve into what you should know.

Adults with mild to moderate hearing loss will now be able to buy hearing aids without getting their hearing tested by an audiologist or other specialist, under a new FDA rule announced Tuesday.

Brazil's federal police on Wednesday accused President Jair Bolsonaro of discouraging mask use during the pandemic and falsely suggesting that people who got vaccinated against COVID-19 ran the risk of contracting AIDS.

Gainers Eargo, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAR) jumped 77.2% to close at $2.02. The FDA finalized rule enabling access to over-the-counter hearing aids.

A new FDA rule allows adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss to buy hearing aids over the counter. Efforts to make them more affordable and accessible have been in the works for years.

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday finalized a rule making hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss available without requiring them to see a doctor.

Close to 30 million adults in the US could stand to benefit from hearing aid use

People with hearing loss will soon be able to buy hearing aids without needing to have an exam, prescription or special fitting first.