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.

Statins are a cornerstone of heart health, but muscle pain and weakness cause many patients to quit taking them. Scientists have now identified the precise molecular trigger behind these side effects.

If you're curious about starting a resistance training routine and not sure where to begin, start with these expert-recommended movements.

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

If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, it ...

Experts say the secret to feeling strong in the long term is to focus less on the size of a muscle and more on what it can ...

Chemists made magnetically powered robots able to move faster with a clever design trick. They created a flexible film that has little pockets of magnetic powder in it, instead of mixing the powder ...

Dr. Shech is a professor of philosophy who specializes in the philosophy of science. As popular mistrust of expert opinion grows, we increasingly encounter the following skeptical argument about ...

T he last two decades have not been kind to science studies. Already bruised and battered by the “science wars” of the 1990s, by the 2000s sociologists of science — who had long argued that science ...

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Take a closer look at the promising benefits and persistent controversies of collagen supplementation, including what’s proven, what’s emerging, and what remains uncertain. Collagen accounts for up to ...

The great news is that increasingly more people – including, thankfully, runners – are sticking to a consistent strength training routine to enhance their strength, fitness, confidence and overall ...