Nowadays, the prevalence of sedentary lifestyles and high-caloric diets leads to an imbalance between energy intake and ...

In her new book, “On Muscle,” Bonnie Tsui investigates the other stuff our thews remember—like how to grow when you exercise.

New mechanisms discovered that show how development-dependent disruptions in mitochondrial function lead to premature skeletal aging.

An interdisciplinary research team led by Professor Dr. Bent Brachvogel has examined how mitochondria influence the premature ...

Musculoskeletal health ensures mobility and strength. Learn exercise, diet, and posture tips to protect bones, muscles, and ...

Skeletal analysis of Bronze Age Nubian women shows distinct adaptations in the cervical vertebrae and skull linked to carrying heavy loads on their heads, a practice dating back over 3,500 years.

Skeletal muscle wasting results from numerous conditions, such as sarcopenia, glucocorticoid therapy or intensive care. It prevents independent living in the elderly, predisposes to secondary diseases ...

Hypocalcemia, or low levels of calcium in the blood, can lead to calcium deficiency symptoms such as muscle aches and fatigue. To boost calcium levels, a doctor may recommend eating more calcium ...

Among the various molecular, cellular, and tissue changes induced by type 2 diabetes and obesity, changes in skeletal muscle are arguably the most influential in defining the physical phenotype ...

Involuntary cardiac and smooth muscles are responsible for contraction of the heart and movement of substances through hollow organ systems, respectively, and voluntary skeletal muscles are ...