Researchers have identified a protein that’s critical to the development of skeletal muscle mass and strength and the tissue’s ability to metabolize glucose. They say their findings may lead to ...

Muscle atrophy is when muscles shrink and weaken due to lack of use. Other symptoms of muscle atrophy include asymmetry and impaired balance. In most cases, muscle atrophy can be reversed with general ...

A 30-year-old African-American woman presented to the emergency department for medical assessment after becoming too weak to walk. She reported proximal muscle aches in both arms and legs, a skin rash ...

Nearly half of all cancer patients suffer from excessive weight loss due to the loss of adipose and skeletal muscle tissues, or cachexia. This progressive illness not only impairs quality of life for ...

Loss of muscle mass (muscle atrophy) can be a result of aging or lifestyle habits, like being inactive or eating a poor diet. Muscle loss can also point to hormone abnormalities or underlying health ...

Unexplained muscle pain in the arms and legs may be the result of benign issues. Or it may point to a more serious underlying condition, such as fibromyalgia, infection, or thyroid issues. Muscle pain ...

Repeated exercise, or wasting, can change the way key genes work.

Spinal Muscular Atrophy, known as SMA Type 1, explained: A Paediatric neurologist shares insight into the condition after former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson revealed her twins have been diagnosed ...

For most of us, everyday life is characterized by a lack of movement. But those long hours sitting at a desk, commuting by car or public transport, and spending leisure time in front of screens also ...