For years, doctors have heard the same complaint from patients on statins: their muscles hurt. Some describe general achiness, others struggle with weakness, and in rare cases, people end up in the ...

Eating high amounts of ultra-processed foods was linked to higher fat accumulation in thigh muscles in a new study.

Eating too much ultraprocessed food could take a toll on muscle health, according to new research published Tuesday in the ...

Statins have been transformative for many individuals, by lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart problems and stroke. But statins can also cause muscle weakness and pain and in some cases ...

Statins are a cornerstone of heart health, but muscle pain and weakness cause many patients to quit taking them. Scientists have now identified the precise molecular trigger behind these side effects.

Statins have transformed heart health, saving millions of lives by lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. But for many patients, these drugs come with a troubling ...

Many people notice that they feel weaker as they get older. Simple tasks like climbing stairs, standing up from a chair, or ...

Researchers at Tohoku University have discovered that an oral drug called MA-5 can improve both heart and muscle problems in Barth syndrome, a rare genetic disorder affecting 1 in 300,000 births ...

Keeping balance is something most people do without thinking. However, it requires a fast and well-coordinated response ...