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New government regulations that allow hearing aids to be sold over the counter — rather than only by prescription — went into affect earlier this month. That will offer more choices for consumers who ...

Boots Hearingcare has brought back The Great Big Hearing Test for 2026, as audiologists warn millions of people across the UK may be unknowingly withdrawing from conversations, social events and ...

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Healthline describes the differences between prescription and over-the-counter hearing aids by sharing features of each, benefits, drawbacks, and more. Share on Pinterest For many years, the only kind ...