You're relaxing on the sofa when suddenly your eyelid starts twitching. Or perhaps it's a muscle in your arm, your leg, or ...

Inspiratory muscle training improved diaphragm thickness and excursion in subacute ischemic stroke, strengthening inspiratory ...

Researchers at Kumamoto University have demonstrated that iron supplementation can significantly alleviate muscle pathology and functional decline in a mouse model of facioscapulohumeral muscular ...

New research has identified the enzyme glutamate dehydrogenase 1 (GLUD1) as a new therapeutic target for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). In preclinical DMD mouse models, investigators demonstrated ...

Maintaining muscle as we age helps keep us strong, mobile and independent. Dietitians recommend prioritizing ...

Researchers report that an experimental drug first developed to treat kidney disease prolongs survival and improves muscle function in mice genetically engineered to develop a severe form of Duchenne ...

Calcium is an essential mineral required for strong bones, teeth, muscle function, nerve transmission, blood clotting, and heart rhythm. Since the body cannot produce calcium, consuming calcium-rich ...

Researchers at Kumamoto University have demonstrated that iron supplementation can significantly alleviate muscle pathology ...

Some of the best muscle-building foods include protein-rich chicken, salmon, and lentils. You can pair dietary changes with strength training for maximum gains.

Infectious agents can cause muscle twitching and spasms, too. The most commonly known is probably tetanus, which causes a phenomenon called lockjaw, where the neck and jaw muscles contract to the ...