Savannah Guthrie, who is taking some time off from Today as she recovers from surgery on her vocal cords, provided fans and ...

The study of vocal fold biomechanics and modelling has increasingly become central to understanding the complex interplay between tissue structure, mechanical properties, and phonatory function.

As the winter months transition into spring, the lingering dry air can still have a significant impact on one’s voice. This dryness can lead to common issues like hoarseness, vocal fatigue and throat ...

We look at a study on how death metal singers produce their otherworldly vocals, and therapeutic applications that researchers are investigating.

In a human’s larynx or voice box, as it is commonly known, there are two highly complex, multilayered structures called vocal folds. When you breathe, the folds open to let oxygen flow through; but ...

Spasmodic dysphonia (or laryngeal dystonia) is a rare voice disorder that is thought to happen when your brain sends abnormal signals to your vocal folds. It only affects about 1 in 100,000 people.

Vocal nodules are growths that form on the vocal folds due to overuse. They can cause a hoarse or raspy voice and affect a person’s ability to sing. Treatment often involves vocal rest and vocal ...

Different types of vocal cord surgery include microlaryngoscopy, medialization laryngoplasty, and reduction laryngoplasty. The type of surgery a person has may depend on the reason for the procedure.

A recent investigation delivers novel insights into how cats produce their purring sounds. A special 'pad' embedded in the vocal folds might explain how cats can produce these low-frequency sounds. A ...

Gender-affirming voice therapy and surgery can be life-changing. Here's how it helps transgender and nonbinary people find their authentic voice. When Mattie Kimberly “Kimi” Klauser was growing up, ...