From his bid for president to his recent nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, there is one question constantly asked of Robert Kennedy Jr. — Why does he sound like that? The ...

Donald Trump’s cabinet pick has a rare neurological disorder that causes the muscles in his voice box to spasm. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is being considered to lead ...

Spasmodic dysphonia (or laryngeal dystonia) is a rare voice disorder that is thought to happen when your brain sends abnormal signals to your vocal folds. It only affects about 1 in 100,000 people.

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 ...

The confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as head of the US Department of Health and Human Services started Wednesday, with people around the country tuning in to hear the 71-year-old answer ...

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. answered questions during the Senate confirmation hearing for his nomination to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, many people have noticed his voice ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is being considered to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, has a very distinct voice. When he talks, you’ll notice a shaky raspiness that comes with his words.

If you've listened to any of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s public appearances, you may have noticed a quiver in his voice when he speaks. That's the result of a rare neurological condition known as ...