Kennedy's condition is called spasmodic dysphonia, which is a neurologic disorder that can affect the voice and speech by ...

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 ...

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 ...

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared on Capitol Hill on Wednesday for his confirmation hearing as potential Health and Human Services secretary, some may have noticed his voice had a raspy, strained ...

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.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s raspy voice was on full display when his high-stakes confirmation hearing got underway Wednesday — as lawmakers grilled President Trump’s controversial pick to lead ...