vocal cords

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However, the condition worsened, "sometimes causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal cords to sing the way I'm used to," she told NBC News.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

At the time, she said she learned she had non-cancerous growths on her vocal cords.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

This durability allowed the vocal cords more time to heal compared with currently available injectable treatments, which typically break down much faster.

From Science Daily • Jan. 2, 2026

It is famed for bespoke policies, from soccer star David Beckham’s legs to singer Celine Dion’s vocal cords.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

I add, because my scientific brain knows that room-temperature water is much better for vocal cords than cold or hot.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein