Working out doesn't just build muscle but, in later life, helps maintain a powerful cellular machine that repairs damaged ...

A doctor explains obesity is a body's defense against metabolic strain. Excess calories are stored as fat to protect organs.

A new discovery may explain why so many people abandon cholesterol-lowering statins because of muscle pain and weakness.

Rhabdomyolysis is a condition in which muscle damage—often caused by drug intake—can lead to impaired kidney function and ...

Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School have uncovered how exercise helps aging muscles regain their ability to repair ...

Many of the limitations people accept as “normal aging” are not inevitable. Muscle health is a primary driver of mobility, ...

The misconception that muscle can be lean or bulky lies in its appearance. “When people (say ‘lean’), they’re usually ...

Dr. Lippard agrees that the “use it or lose it” principle definitely applies to muscle strength. “A sedentary lifestyle ...

Muscle tissue mounted a strong response, even enhancing characteristics linked to healthier ageing, shows research.

Cold weather exercise can be both invigorating and beneficial. Taking the right steps to mitigate risks and avoid injury can ...

Rhabdomyolysis is a condition in which muscle damage—often caused by drug intake—can lead to impaired kidney function and acute kidney failure. However, there have been limitations in directly ...

When we lose weight, we don't just lose body fat – we lose muscle, too. With millions of people now using weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic, understanding what impact this muscle loss might ...