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Young Stars Are Threatening Their Careers by Singing Till Their Voices Suffer

Reigning "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks could be the hardest working woman in show business. From singing at the Super Bowl to cutting her new album, the 18-year-old has been going nonstop and is now suffering from a hemorrhaged vocal chord. When vocal chords are healthy they both move freely and comfortably as one sings or speaks. In Sparks' case half her vocal chords are damaged, so when she sings, only half do the job. "When a young performer has a bleeding into their vocal... Full Story
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