Semi-occluded vocal tract exercises (SOVTE) have emerged as a pivotal tool in both clinical voice therapy and vocal training. By partially constricting the vocal tract—typically through devices such ...

Ever wonder how Taylor Swift can belt out powerful notes night after night, era after era, without shredding her vocal cords? The secret lies in vocal warmups and cooldowns—exercises that prepare the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Nina Shapiro is a physician writer who dispels health myths. On Thursday, August 20, 2020, Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of the most ...

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, ...

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 ...

Humans talk with the larynx or voice box. This small but versatile apparatus is at the back of the throat, at the very top of the trachea. It is both formed by and supported by the cartilage rings of ...