“[…]we have identified FGF21 as a novel biomarker in ALS that is detected in multiple compartments including muscle, spinal cord, and circulation.” In this ...

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers investigated the use of vitamin E and selenium in preventing the recurrence and progression of non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC).

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is more likely to conjure images of breathlessness rather than weak muscles, but can COPD also cause muscle weakness? Research seems to show a correlation.

A drug candidate found to protect nerve cells damaged by motor neuron disease (MND), could offer new hope to people living with the devastating condition. Researchers at the University of Sheffield's ...

Patients with type 2 diabetes with a high to very high prognostic risk of diabetic kidney disease were more likely to have a reduced rectus femoris cross-sectional area, a measure of muscle mass in ...

Discover how to gain muscle mass after 60 with healthy habits, effective exercise routines, and proper nutrition to improve ...

Not every popular exercise deserves a place in your workout routine. One exercise scientist says several common moves may ...

Pilates has become one of the most popular workouts in the fitness world, but can it actually help you build muscle? The answer may surprise you.

Spontaneous muscle twitching can be an early symptom of ALS and a sign that motor neurons are damaged. But other causes can also contribute to muscle twitching. Consulting a doctor can help identify ...