No one knows why tinnitus happens but a new drug-free, FDA-approved device is helping to silence the ringing sounds.

About 37.5 million Americans 18 and over report experiencing some difficulty hearing and one out of three people between the ages of 65 and 74 in the United States has hearing loss.

There’s a five times increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease when you are hard of hearing. That’s why it’s imperative to get hearing aids if you’re having trouble.

While not easy, talking about hearing loss can be a beneficial conversation for everyone.

The National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders reports that 15% of American adults have trouble hearing.

No matter how old you are, there are steps you can take to save and enhance your ability to hear.

Among the evidence released was audio from the 656-foot Golden Ray cargo ship’s black box, which recorded 10 terrifying minutes of the vessel’s South Korean crew members trying to save it. Coast Guard Capt. RELATED: One year later: Golden Ray cargo ship still lays in St. Simons Sound | Previous coverage of Golden Ray incident, rescue, removalThe ship is still in the sound a year later. The Coast Guard said hearings like these are generally meant to determine what happened to prevent future issues and see what lessons can be learned and are not meant to determine civil or criminal responsibility. The Coast Guard has established an email address for the public and interested parties to provide information, ask questions and make comments related to the ongoing investigation and scheduled hearing.