Neuromuscular disorders such as congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD), Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD), congenital myopathy (CM) and congenital myasthenic ...

The aging process often leads to deterioration in the function and regenerative abilities of skeletal muscles, which means it is difficult for the elderly to recover from injury or surgery. Now, ...

It’s not news that mass merchants have been siphoning grocery retail market share from conventional supermarkets for years. That push has been led by Walmart, but Target Corp. (its recent stumbles ...

For millions of people, losing muscle isn't just about weakness; it's about losing independence. Whether caused by Duchenne muscular dystrophy, aging or other degenerative conditions, muscle loss can ...

The results of studies by a University of Lund-led international research team could help to explain why people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have poorer muscle strength and quality. Their work in human ...

There is no cure for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a genetic disorder that causes the weakening of muscles and is the leading genetic cause of infant death, but researchers have discovered a new ...

As weight loss drugs boom in popularity, some companies are focusing their sights on therapies for muscle loss prevention, a common side effect of weight loss treatments. In recent years, blockbuster ...

THE muscle target fibre, a newly recognized sign of skeletal muscle fibre denervation, as observed in muscle biopsies from patients with neuromuscular disease, is described in this communication. From ...

Researchers at the University of Houston are pushing the boundaries of biomedical innovation with a discovery that could transform treatment for one of cancer's most devastating complications.

The study of muscular system protein myostatin has been of great interest to researchers as a potential therapeutic target for people with muscular disorders. Although much is known about how ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Follow Gabby Landsverk Every time Gabby publishes a story, you’ll get an alert straight to your inbox!

Whether you hit the gym for leg day a couple times a week, or squeeze in a few butt exercises while you're working out at home, you're probably pretty confident that you're strengthening your glutes ...