People often assume swallowing is automatic and infallible, but I’ve learned it isn’t. When my daughter was two months old, she caught RSV and stopped gaining weight. When she tried to feed, she ...

"Our study demonstrated that profound impairments in swallowing are extremely common within the first year of life. This of course has tremendous clinical relevance as it highlights the importance of ...

Misfiring brain cells that control key parts of the mouth and tongue may be creating swallowing difficulties in children with neurodevelopmental disorders, according to neuroscientists. Problems ...

With swallowing disorders affecting 300,000 – 600,000 people each year in the United States, and the impact of these disorders on daily life is multifaceted and potentially severe, it is critical all ...

Speech-language pathologists or speech therapists can help when you are having problems speaking, communicating, or swallowing due to a wide range of conditions, including speech delays or strokes.

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - It’s officially the holiday season, which means there are plenty of sweets and food to eat throughout the next couple of weeks. However, those who may struggle with ...

Don Bolser owns shares in Respiratory Engineering Solutions, a startup company that is developing a device to improve swallowing. He receives funding from the National Institutes of Health to study ...

image: The motor neurons that retract the tongue are labeled green, and those that protrude the tongue are labeled red in this image of the brainstem from a newborn mouse. The activity of these two ...