Introduction Laryngeal leukoplakia corresponds to a white lesion in the mucosa developed by the deposit of keratin in the epithelium, potentiated by chronic smoking. It is considered a preneoplastic ...

Even though half the population goes through it, the symptoms of menopause are still not fully clear. Hot flashes, night sweats and fatigue often get the spotlight, but there can be several other ...

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 ...

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 ...

Researchers have engineered a new hydrogel that shows early promise as a treatment for patients with vocal fold disorders. The hydrogel lasts longer than currently available treatments, which could ...

Macquarie University researchers have found social perceptions, not speech patterns, may explain why vocal fry is more often noticed—and criticized—in women. A new study has found that young ...

A new University of South Florida study published in Menopause highlights a largely overlooked health issue: voice changes that many women experience during menopause, often triggered by falling ...

As the SARS-CoV-2 viruses continue to evolve, mucosal immunity, particularly secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA), has drawn increasing attention for its role in blocking viral entry at the respiratory ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The ISCO Championship will be presenting Folds of Honor Friday, the second day of the tournament at Hurstbourne Country Club. Folds of Honor is a nationwide initiative that ...

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 ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...