Saying "you know" or "um" in conversation is normal. But over time, subtle changes in speech -- like pauses or those so-called "filler words" -- could indicate problems in the brain. LSU researhers ...

Stuttering has mystified researchers for centuries, but a new mouse model that mimics speech patterns of humans who stutter has provided researchers with more insight on the disorder. In a study ...

A new artificial intelligence-powered tool aims to detect signs of dementia, Alzheimer’s and other memory disorders by analyzing a person’s speech and language patterns. The system is called ...

Advanced AI analysis may be able to spot subtle features in a person’s speech that could help doctors detect Alzheimer’s disease years before symptoms of mental decline appear. “This novel method of ...

An international team of researchers, including a core group of IBM computer scientists, has successfully tested a machine learning algorithm that can accurately predict whether a person will develop ...

The way we speak in everyday conversation may hold important clues about brain health, according to new research from Baycrest, the University of Toronto and York University. The study found that ...

Do you suffer from vocal fry? Or say "just" just a little too often? Or apologize every other sentence? If so, some believe the way you talk is a problem -- while many say those criticisms are ...

A machine learning algorithm can detect signs of anxiety and depression in the speech patterns of young children, potentially providing a fast and easy way of diagnosing conditions that are difficult ...

No one likes stumbling over their words — especially during a big presentation or when giving a speech at a wedding. However, hiring a speech coach can be costly, and practicing in front of a mirror ...