We all age. And while humanity's life expectancy has increased dramatically in the modern era, we still struggle with the inevitable health issues our bodies face as we get up in the years. For ...

Muscle loss, or atrophy, due to inactivity is common after illness, injury, hospitalization or falls, and becomes increasingly frequent with aging. New research published in Advanced Science shows ...

A new study reveals how statins may trigger muscle pain and weakness by activating inflammatory pathways, offering clues to safer cholesterol treatment.

Millions of people taking semaglutide or tirzepatide for weight loss could be losing more than fat. A pharmacovigilance study ...

A new study suggests that statins may activate inflammatory "danger signals" inside muscle cells, leading to weakness and muscle loss in susceptible individuals.

You might not think of diabetes when you think of muscle function. But a common diabetes drug that regulates blood sugar can also prevent muscle atrophy and muscular fibrosis—which can help the ...

The teen's mother said he first began showing symptoms at 2 months old when “his arms and legs were just hanging by his side” ...

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and spina bifida are distinct conditions that affect the nerves that allow for voluntary motor control. Share on Pinterest press coverage photography/Getty Images SMA is ...

Dead butt syndrome is becoming more common among desk workers. Here’s what you need to know about the symptoms and prevention ...

As we age, our muscles atrophy. Earlier this year, researchers found that hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), a protein critical in skeletal muscle development loses its functionality due to nitration as ...