This action is called palpating the hyoid bone. While not technically a part of the larynx, at the top, the two structures are very close. The hyoid provides an attachment site for muscles that ...

Drinking more than four cups of coffee daily has been found to lower the risk of head and neck cancer, a new analysis reveals.

This group is diverse, with an increasing number who say they are of two or more races. For Black History Month, here are key facts about the nation’s Black population. In this analysis, the ...

Why should we appreciate our nervous system? Read these 11 fun facts and you’ll know why: 1. The body has billions of nerve cells Every person’s body contains billions of nerve cells (neurons).

Apples contain key nutrients, including fiber and antioxidants. They may offer health benefits, including lowering blood sugar levels and benefitting heart health. Apples are among the world’s ...

On July 1, Virginia healthcare IT analyst Matt Brooks pronounced "larynx" like "lar-nyx," but the answer was still accepted. The pronunciation had been accepted on two previous episodes of the ...

What do pandas like to eat? Find out and more in these facts... Pandas are some of the most beloved animals in the world, known for their adorable appearance and gentle behaviour. But there’s more to ...

Below are 14 facts about Pompeii. Pompeii is situated about 14 miles southeast of Naples in the Campania region of southern Italy. The settlement was built on fertile lava terraces at the bottom ...

An international research team said Feb. 15 it found a fossil of a dinosaur larynx bone, a world-first discovery that could help solve the mystery of what dinosaurs sounded like. So far ...