We all have that friend who packs on muscle like it’s nothing, while the rest of us slog through our training week after week. Genetics explain some of the difference, but new research suggests your ...

In 2016, sarcopenia was recognized as a disease and given an ICD-10-CM code (M62.84). 3,4 However, the originating causes of sarcopenia are largely unknown and have no clinical treatments at present, ...

A new study comparing muscle structure between active and inactive people has found that older people who regularly do endurance exercise maintain similar muscle characteristics to younger ...

- Muscle cells, also known as myocytes, are specialized cells designed for contraction and force production. Skeletal Muscle Cells: These cells are long, cylindrical, and have a striated (or striped) ...

When a car accident or athletic injury destroys more than 20% of a muscle's mass, the body faces a problem it often can't ...

Ever wonder why some people seem to pack on muscle effortlessly while others spend months in the gym with little to show for it? Muscle growth isn't just about lifting weights -- it's a complex ...

There are a million and one workout routines out there, but which one is right for you?  Here's how to structure your weekly ...

In a recent review published in the journal Cell Metabolism, researchers elucidated mechanisms and evaluated therapies for impaired skeletal muscle regeneration in diabetes, identifying research gaps ...