Robert F. Kennedy Jr. explains why his voice sounds raspy and strained, causing difficulty when he speaks. Here's more about ...

This week many Americans have taken note of the beleaguered Kennedy's distinct voice. It's said to be caused by a ...

Kennedy has said he has spasmodic dysphonia. It is a voice disorder characterized by involuntary spasms in the muscles that control the vocal cords, or folds. This causes difficulty in speaking ...

Kennedy, Jr., who testified before the Senate Wednesday, has struggled for decades with a rare disorder affecting his speech.

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. answered questions during the second day of the Senate confirmation hearings for his nomination to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, many people have ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia at age 42, causing his voice to become raspy On Wednesday, Jan. 29, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed the Senate during the second day of ...

Kennedy has a rare disorder called spasmodic dysphonia — a spasm of the vocal muscles. Kennedy is one of an estimated 50,000 people in North America with spasmodic dysphonia, a neurological ...

Kennedy has a rare disorder called spasmodic dysphonia – a spasm of the vocal muscles. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Kennedy is one of an estimated ...