The human body requires protein as one of its fundamental nutritional elements, and it is known as the 'building block of the ...

Spinal bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA) causes a loss of motor neurons in the spinal cord and brainstem. It mainly affects facial and swallowing muscles and the muscles in the arms and legs. Previously, ...

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic neuromuscular disease affecting specialized nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movement, according to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). It can ...

Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND), a progressive condition ...

Losing weight might feel like an achievement, but what if the pounds you’re shedding aren't just fat—but muscle? Many people unknowingly lose muscle mass in their pursuit of weight loss, which can ...

Protein deficiency affects 1 billion people worldwide and causes symptoms like fatigue, thinning hair, and muscle wasting.

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 ...

Deficiency of magnesium can lead to a lot of serious complications in the body in the long run. The mineral plays a role in multiple biochemical processes and functions. Initial symptoms of magnesium ...

CLEVELAND — Parents are more and more aware of mental health conditions that relate to body image these days. In this edition of Mom Squad, experts are now warning that a lesser-known issue is on the ...

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