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

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

Cutting calories has long been linked to longer life in lab animals, but scientists are now tracing that effect down to the ...

The mystery of early embryonic communication is starting to be unraveled thanks to a new stem cell-based model.

Skeletal muscle is the largest metabolic organ in the body. It is composed of muscle fibers, blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue. In skeletal muscle, blood vessels are responsible for ...

Muscle relaxers help reduce muscle stiffness and pain from conditions like cerebral palsy and lower back pain. There are two main types of muscle relaxers: antispastics and antispasmodics. Muscle ...

An experimental oral drug claims to do the work of medications like GLP-1s without losing muscle mass. The medication just went through phase 1 clinical trials. Doctors explain the new medication and ...

The more we move, the more our muscle cells begin to make a memory of that exercise. MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you ...

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Strength training should be a staple of any fitness routine. In addition to increasing muscle strength and mass, regular strength training helps maintain strong bones, improve balance and offers ...