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health1 year ago•7 min saved

"RFK Jr. Opens Up About His Distinctive Voice"

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discusses his struggle with spasmodic dysphonia, a rare neurological condition causing his voice to sound strained and tremulous. The disorder, affecting about 50,000 people in North America, results in involuntary spasms of the vocal cords. Kennedy, an independent presidential candidate, speculates about a possible link between his condition and flu vaccines, although public health experts have dismissed these claims. He has undergone Botox injections and a titanium bridge implant to alleviate his symptoms, but researchers are exploring deep brain stimulation as a potential treatment for the primary neural condition.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#flu-vaccine #health #neurological-condition

health1 year ago•7 min saved

"Understanding Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Spasmodic Dysphonia"

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been dealing with spasmodic dysphonia, a rare neurological condition that causes involuntary spasms of the muscles that open or close the vocal cords, resulting in a strained and tremulous voice. Kennedy's vocal distress has been attributed to this condition, which affects about 50,000 people in North America. While he has tried treatments such as Botox injections and a titanium bridge implant, researchers are now focusing on finding the neural centers in the brain that send faulty signals to the larynx, with the hope of using deep brain stimulation to block these abnormal signals. Kennedy has also speculated about a possible link between his condition and flu vaccines, although public health experts have criticized these claims.

via Los Angeles Times|

#flu-vaccine #health #neurological-condition

musicpersonal-struggles2 years ago•3 min saved

"Run-DMC's Darryl McDaniels: Confronting Depression Through Daily Olde English Consumption"

Darryl McDaniels, founding member of hip-hop group Run-DMC, revealed that during the height of his alcoholism battle, he was consuming a case of Olde English beer per day. McDaniels attributed his depression to the changes in Run-DMC's look and sound brought about by his late bandmate Jam Master Jay. He also battled suicidal thoughts when he was unable to rap due to unexplained vocal spasms. McDaniels was later diagnosed with Spasmodic Dysphonia. Despite his struggles, McDaniels has found success in other fields and continues to be recognized as a pioneer of the hip-hop scene.

via Daily Mail|

#alcoholism #darryl-mcdaniels #mental-health