A new study led by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) suggests that currently available therapies may help control chronic muscle inflammation in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a ...

Mitochondria are essential cellular components that act as powerhouses. The fusion of two or more mitochondria, and the fission of a mitochondrion into two units are common phenomena known as ...

Infectious or chronic diseases such as long COVID, Alzheimer’s disease and traumatic brain injury can cause inflammation in the brain, or neuroinflammation, that weakens muscles. While scientists are ...

Research reveals how brain inflammation triggers extreme muscle weakness across several diseases, including viral infection, bacterial infection and Alzheimer's disease. The study, in fruit flies and ...

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Pleurodynia is a term used for a certain kind of sharp pain in the side or chest area. The pain can start very suddenly and is sometimes accompanied by particular muscular inflammation. It’s a ...

You don't need to look like a bodybuilder, but for healthy aging, maintaining muscle strength is likely just as important as ...

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A new study suggests that muscle strength, particularly grip strength, is associated with longevity and could offer a practical screening tool for aging-related risk.

Piscine orthoreovirus (PRV) is an emerging pathogen that has gained global attention for its role in precipitating muscle inflammation in salmon. Infection by PRV is associated with significant tissue ...

You don't need to look like a bodybuilder, but for healthy aging, maintaining muscle strength is likely just as important as getting enough aerobic activity, according to the findings of a University ...