FDA finalizes rule to make hearing aids available over the counter

After New FDA Rule, Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Expected This Fall in US

The regulation creates a new class of hearing aids that don’t require a medical exam, a prescription and other specialty evaluations, the Food and Drug Administration said. That’s expected to increase competition and eventually lower costs. The devices will be sold online or over-the-counter at pharmacies and other retail stores.

Throwback Thursday - Horse Cave’s Harlem Globetrotters - WNKY News 40 Television

Horse Cave has a Harlem Globetrotters connection. The most famous basketball team in the world once had two players from nearby Hart County, Clarence Wilson and Carl Helem. Today’s Throwback Thursday is the story of the Harlem Globetrotters and their native tie to Southern Kentucky.Founded by Abe Saperstein in 1926, the team pioneered the entertainment aspect of the game, including popularizing the slam dunk and figure eight weave. For nearly a …

FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

A new rule could save consumers $2,800 on a pair of hearing aids, officials say

Over-the-counter hearing aids may not solve healthcare's hearing problems

Over-the-counter hearing aids could make their way to shelves as early as mid-October and could increase competition between companies leading to lower costs.

FDA clears the way for over-the-counter hearing aids

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a final ruling this week to allow for a new category of over-the-counter hearing aids for consumers.

What to know before buying over-the-counter hearing aids

The Food and Drug Administration Tuesday approved cheaper, over-the-counter hearing aids. Here's what you need to know.