Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s raspy voice was on full display when his high-stakes confirmation hearing got underway Wednesday — as ...

As RFK Jr. appears on Capitol Hill for his confirmation hearing for HHS Secretary, some may notice that his voice sounds ...

Spasmodic dysphonia is a rare neurological disorder that causes a strained voice. RFK Jr. says he has had the disorder for ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia around 1996. One symptom of the rare neurological disorder is a raspy, halting voice. There is no cure for the condition, but patients can ...

often making the voice sound raspy, strained or breathy. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. started developing symptoms of the condition in 1996, when he was making most of his income from speaking engagements.

Kennedy's condition is called spasmodic dysphonia, which is a neurologic disorder that can affect the voice and speech by causing the muscles that generate a person’s voice to go into periods of spasm ...

The politician and environment lawyer has not only sparked headlines and comments for his controversial stances on healthcare and unusual anecdotes, many have also noted his raspy voice.

Spasmodic dysphonia can strain an individual's ability to speak, sometimes causing their voice to sound hoarse or breathy. Humming, laughing, singing, swallowing, and crying can also be impacted.

As Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. appeared on Capitol Hill Wednesday for the confirmation hearing for Health and Human Services Secretary, some may have noticed that his voice has a raspy, strained sound.

Kennedy Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearings to become the leader of the Department of Health and Human Services this week may have noticed his raspy voice, which is caused by a rare neurological ...

One symptom of the rare neurological disorder is a raspy, halting voice. There is no cure for the condition, but patients can undergo speech therapy or vocal fold surgery. Robert F. Kennedy Jr ...