A new international study reveals the unexpected importance of acoustic communication in the evolution of boxfishes. This ...

You're relaxing on the sofa when suddenly your eyelid starts twitching. Or perhaps it's a muscle in your arm, your leg, or your foot that begins to spasm—sometimes for a few seconds, sometimes for ...

Adam Taylor does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you were to run through Padua, Italy, you’d likely find 92-year-old Emma Maria Mazzenga running on a local track or on dirt paths near a riverbank. The sprinter trains at least three times a week ...

Muscle cramps are the worst. Whether it's a side stitch during a run or a rogue "charley horse" that wakes you up at 3 in the morning, cramps can be incredibly painful and annoying. Cramps seem to ...

Brianna Tobritzhofer is a nationally credentialed Registered Dietitian and experienced health writer with over a decade of leadership in nutrition program development, policy compliance, and public ...

Compounds in green tea can reprogram muscle metabolism to boost insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance, according to new findings that further our understanding of why this ancient drink has long ...

Duchenne therapy may be evolving from slowing disease to reversing it—with RNA approaches offering the prospect of restoring function. Ongoing research will determine if these advances can deliver ...