Three years into a project using artificial intelligence and voice to detect diseases and disorders, a University of South ...

A laryngologist explains the surprising causes of chronic throat clearing, including silent reflux, allergies and muscle memory. Learn expert strategies to break the cycle and protect vocal health.

Vocal growths—sometimes called singer’s nodules—are calluses that form along both sides of the vocal cords in response to overuse. Mariah Carey has famously credited working around her ...

vocal nodules, and vocal cord weakness. Sound is created by vocal cord vibrations, so if your cords become injured, it can mean the end of your career in vocal work. Strong vocal hygiene is a ...

Overusing or misusing the voice can lead to lesions or nodules on the vocal cords. A lesion may form on one side, causing one area of the throat to be sore. However, not all people who damage the ...

Thickening on your vocal cords can lead to physical changes in the vocal cords—such as developing a growth or "nodule"—and further deterioration of your voice quality. How can you care for ...

But a frequent cause of persistent problems is a condition called presbyphonia. This occurs when your vocal cords naturally shrink and become less able to function as they once did. Below ...