When blood sugar levels go high, so does voice pitch, according to a new study. It paves the way for detecting type 2 diabetes or monitoring diabetics’ blood sugars simply by talking into a smartphone ...

That distinctive sound of your voice—whether it’s high and lilting or deep and resonant—reveals far more about your body chemistry than you might realize. While we often think of our voices as simply ...

If you're looking for a long-term relationship or to boost your social status, lower your pitch, according to researchers studying the effects of voice pitch on social perceptions. They found that ...

A few studies have shown that the sound of voices have a hereditary link, and many of us have noticed that some family members have very similar voices. Although body size and hormones are known to ...

Psychologists and biologists have investigated whether voice pitch can influence how female faces are evaluated. Their conclusion: a higher voice does indeed influence how the corresponding face is ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...