Is hearing loss associated with increased risk of cognitive impairment?

In a cross-sectional analysis from the CONSTANCES cohort study, hearing loss in middle-aged French adults was linked to increased odds of cognitive impairment. Although hearing aid use did not significantly lower the odds of cognitive decline overall, it did show benefits for those with depression. The World Health Organization recommends vaccinating pregnant women in their third trimester to protect newborns against RSV, though global access to vaccines like Pfizer’s Abrysvo remains limited. Finally, University of Michigan researchers developed a microchip that rapidly detects cancer-specific exosomes in blood, potentially enhancing early lung cancer diagnosis.