The combination of mechanotherapy — the use of mechanical forces to stimulate tissue healing — and anti-inflammatory treatment can help heal damage in aged muscles, according to a new study.

As semaglutide sees a surge in use, new research raises questions about the medication’s effects on muscle health. A study published Aug. 5 in Cell Metabolism and led by researchers at Salt Lake ...

New research suggests popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may affect more than just fat, raising questions about muscle strength and organ size after significant weight loss. University ...

A new study shows that ultra-processed foods can sneak fat into your thigh muscles, potentially raising your risk of knee osteoarthritis—even if you’re eating the same number of calories and staying ...

MIT scientists find that motor neuron growth increased significantly over 5 days in response to biochemical (left) and mechanical (right) signals related to exercise. The green ball represents cluster ...

Weight-loss drugs like semaglutide may melt fat, but at the cost of muscle mass. A new review reveals how to protect your strength while reaping the benefits. Study: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor ...

Share on Pinterest A new study shows that people who are heavy drinkers face an increased risk of muscle loss and frailty later in life. Stephen F Kitt Photos/Getty Images A new study shows that ...

Walk into any cosmetics store and turn into the skincare aisle. Among all the lotions and potions, you will find it hard to avoid the reigning heavyweight of anti-aging ingredients: hyaluronic acid.

Creatine is a popular supplement used to help build muscle, but researchers in Australia are questioning its effectiveness. Investigators from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney found ...

Chances are you know someone who has had a total knee replacement. The surgery is fairly common, with about 790,000 of these procedures done annually in the United States. Those most at risk of ...

Danielle “Nellie” Bruns, an associate professor in the University of Wyoming’s Department of Zoology and Physiology, has received a five-year, $1.78 million research grant from the National Institutes ...