Muscle twitches fall into two main types. There’s myoclonus, where a whole muscle or group of muscles twitch or spasm. Then ...

Skeletal muscle stem cells in hibernating Syrian hamsters preserve their ability to function by suppressing their activation ...

Working out doesn't just build muscle but, in later life, helps maintain a powerful cellular machine that repairs damaged tissue with efficiency. Scientists have now not only discovered how this ...

Your organs are constantly talking to each other in ways we’re only beginning to understand. Tapping into these communication ...

A new discovery may explain why so many people abandon cholesterol-lowering statins because of muscle pain and weakness. Researchers found that certain statins can latch onto a key muscle protein and ...

An “extraordinary” brain network discovery shows that Parkinson’s disease may not be a movement disorder after all ...

Joint noises are common and often misunderstood. A physiotherapist explains why they happen and what they do, and do not, ...

As people age, muscles naturally lose mass and strength, a condition known as sarcopenia. The decline can make everyday activities harder and increases the risk of falls, disability and early death.

Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurological disorder affecting more than 1 million people in the U.S. and more than 10 ...

Most people never think twice about their ears, until they catch a strange little twitch they can't explain. It might happen ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

Long workdays, skipped workouts, late dinners—over time, these everyday habits often show up first around the belly. The fat stored inside the abdomen, known as visceral fat, sits around vital organs ...