While some might think they’re getting a jumpstart on their fitness goals, they might be missing a major detail that could tank their progress: muscle wasting.Now, you’re probably thinking, “What’s ...

A protein called B cell lymphoma 6 (BCL6) could be key to maintaining healthy muscle mass, and potentially could be used to combat muscle wasting conditions in humans, a study in mice suggests.

Loss of muscle mass (muscle atrophy) can be a result of aging or lifestyle habits, like being inactive or eating a poor diet. Muscle loss can also point to hormone abnormalities or underlying health ...

A University of North Florida biology professor has been awarded a prestigious four-year National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant totaling over $720K to study the functional role of an enzyme called ...

It’s the health message that has almost become a mantra: if you want to prevent loss of muscle and bone density, eat a ...

Muscle loss can creep up faster than you think. Whether it’s due to injury, life changes or simply taking a break from working out, the body begins to change almost immediately when you stop using it.

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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 ...