Some of the most common vocal cord surgeries include medialization laryngoplasty, arytenoid adduction, and anterior glottic web formation. Vocal cord surgery is usually done to treat damage to the ...

An electrolarynx is a small handheld device that helps people speak after having their voice box (larynx) removed, usually because of cancer. Without a larynx, you’re no longer able to make sound ...

After vocal cord surgery, many patients develop stiff vocal folds that impact their ability to speak. Hydrogels can help prevent this by promoting healing, but delivering hydrogels to the vocal cords ...

Voice changes that linger can be easy to brush off—until they start interfering with daily life. Marisa Ryan, MD, voice specialist at University of Utah Health, discusses the causes of vocal cord ...

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 ...

Elephant trunks and garden hoses hardly seem like inspirations for a miniature 3D bioprinter. Yet they’ve led scientists at McGill University to engineer the smallest reported bioprinting head to date ...

Savannah Guthrie is back in Studio 1A after taking several weeks away to recover from vocal cord surgery. The TODAY co-anchor joined the show on Friday, Jan. 23, to give an exclusive update on her ...

Maintaining vocal cord health is essential for preserving proper vocal function, particularly for individuals who rely on their voices for work or daily communication. Edie Hapner, Ph.D., George W.

The "Today" show cohost returned to Studio 1A Monday, Jan. 26, after taking a lengthy hiatus to undergo vocal cord surgery. The anchor announced in mid-December that she would need surgery to address ...