A new Food and Drug Administration rule allows retail sales of hearing aids beginning Monday for people with mild to moderate hearing loss. Regulators said the new rule should give millions of adults less expensive options and broaden access for those who can't afford hearing aids. A federal report estimated 28.8 million people could benefit from a hearing aid, but only about 1 in 5 people with hearing loss use a hearing aid. Aging, exposure to loud noises, medical conditions and other factors contribute to hearing loss. Hearing aids can help make speech and sounds louder and allow people to better communicate. Experts recommend getting a hearing test before making a purchase. Visit the link in bio to learn more.