This Friday, an estimated 800,000 people will descend on Washington, D.C., for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony. A day later, protesters plan to join the fray at the Women’s March.

It’s no surprise that our bodies change as we get older. Everything from the thickness of our hair down to the strength of our toes shifts and changes with each passing year. These changes aren’t ...

The vocal folds, also known popularly as vocal cords, are composed of twin infoldings of mucous membrane stretched horizontally across the larynx. They vibrate, modulating the flow of air being ...

Last week, I began to tell you about my experiences at the Dorian Choral Retreat. Today, I would like to share what I learned in a seminar about the aging voice. Our leader was Karen Gesme Brunsson, ...

Register shifts in professional singers may correspond to altered vocal fold vibration patterns which are audible to experts, according to a new study. Register shifts in professional singers may ...

Many singers struggle to understand their vocal range, especially with complex charts and musical jargon. The female vocal range chart can seem daunting, leaving vocalists unsure about their voice ...

Patients with voice problems caused by a paralyzed vocal fold now have more options when considering surgery to restore their voices. Results of a multi-center clinical trial published in the Oct.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — As a child, Preeti Sivasankar witnessed the impact of communication disorders firsthand. Her mom was a teacher who suffered from voice fatigue. Her father had a slight stutter ...

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 ...

Voice cracks can happen no matter your age, gender, or whether you’re a teenager in class, 50-something executive at work, or a professional singer on stage. All humans have voices — with rare ...

You may have heard of the linguistic fad that has crept into U.S. speech and is undermining your job chances. Or maybe you know it as the “debilitating speaking disorder afflicting North American ...