Spasmodic dysphonia is a rare neurological disorder that causes involuntary spasms in the vocal cords, making speech strained ...

While there is no single therapy that effectively treats spasmodic dysphonia, some interventions can help people improve their voices. For example, Botox injected into the larynx muscles can block ...

The neurological condition can cause people like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to have voices that break and can sound “strangled.” ...

President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., testified before ...

In mixed spasmodic dysphonia, exhibiting both patterns, there is an inconsistent mix of strained and breathy voice qualities.

RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearings underscore media tendencies that encourage politicians and voters to prioritize style over ...