More than 30 rare muscular dystrophy types cause progressive muscle weakness from inherited gene mutations. Combined, they affect about 1 in 5,000 to 8,000 people. Common subtypes vary by age of onset ...

A new study suggests that poor muscle health may affect blood sugar regulation, increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes and ...

Muscles performing continuous work, such as the heart and postural muscles that keep us upright all day, have more mitochondria that make ATP to fuel the work. In comparison, muscles that perform ...

There are two types of muscle memory – one of which can help us in the gym. antoniodiaz/ Shutterstock Whether it’s riding a bike, playing the piano or hitting a hole in one, there are just some things ...