hearing loss

A systematic review published in Cureus examines the integration of regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy in restoring hearing. The review assesses current research on whether stem cell-based approaches can repair damaged inner ear structures and recover hearing function, summarising available evidence on progress and remaining limitations in this emerging field of treatment.

Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms met with University of Georgia students to hear their concerns, which centered on artificial intelligence threatening future jobs, mental health pressures, and the rising cost of living. The listening session gave students a direct forum to raise economic and wellbeing issues with a prominent Georgia political figure.

Scientists have identified newly discovered hair cells on squid, a finding that may help explain how hearing works and why it fails in humans. Because squid sensory cells resemble those in the human inner ear, researchers hope studying them will reveal mechanisms behind hearing loss and point toward future treatments.

Johns Hopkins' Cochlear Center held a seminar asking what would change if hearing loss were monitored like blood pressure or cholesterol. The event argued hearing should be a standard measure of health, with regular screening and earlier treatment. Speakers are calling for hearing checks to become part of routine care as hearing loss is linked to broader health risks such as cognitive decline and isolation.

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a major climate change case connected to a devastating wildfire in Colorado. The case could shape how climate-related damages are litigated and who bears responsibility for losses linked to a warming planet. Observers are watching closely, as the ruling may have wide-reaching consequences for climate accountability in the United States.

The US Supreme Court has declined to hear Roy Moore's effort to restore the $8.2 million defamation verdict he won against a satirical news outlet, a judgment that was thrown out by a lower court. The decision leaves Moore without the damages, closing a years-long legal fight that stemmed from spoof articles mocking his 2017 Senate campaign.

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a climate change case connected to Colorado's devastating Marshall wildfire. The case raises the question of who can be held responsible for climate damages, with observers noting the difficulty that climate change 'is caused by pretty much everybody living on earth'. The ruling could shape future liability lawsuits over wildfire and climate-related losses.

Scientists have discovered hair cells on squid that resemble those found in the human inner ear. Researchers say the finding could open new avenues for studying how hearing works and why it deteriorates, potentially guiding future research into hearing loss treatments. The work highlights how marine animals can serve as useful models for understanding basic human biology.

A column by Melissa Hannebrink in The Union examines how technology can help people as their hearing declines. The piece discusses assistive tools and approaches for those experiencing hearing loss, offering practical guidance for coping with reduced hearing. It forms part of ongoing public discussion about accessibility and aging-related hearing health.