Loss of muscle mass, also called muscle wasting or atrophy, can happen gradually as part of getting older or more suddenly due to underlying medical conditions. Other factors can contribute, like ...

Adult-onset spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare neuromuscular disorder that primarily affects the motor neurons in the spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness and atrophy. SMA is part of a group ...

HOUSTON – A newly identified gene, atrogin-1, is involved in muscle loss associated with cancer, diabetes, fasting and kidney disease as well as in the atrophy occurring with disuse, inactivity, and ...

Muscle atrophy is a primary characteristic of both sarcopenia and cachexia, significantly impacting physical function and quality of life. This figure illustrates the multifaceted causes of muscle ...

A University of Alberta research team is shedding much-needed light on cancer cachexia, a severe muscle-wasting syndrome linked to up to a third of cancer deaths. Subscribe to our newsletter for the ...

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis increased their leg muscle volume when treated with an anti-rheumatic drug, offering new hope for improved muscle health. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...

In order to understand Hong Kong citizens' views on the development of gerontechnology, Lingnan University recently held a public opinion survey. The results show that gerontechnology products related ...

GLP-1 drugs have been accused of stealing muscle along with fat, but the evidence suggests the scare may say more about sloppy measurement than about biology. A new study finds that much of the ...

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis increased their leg muscle volume when treated with an anti-rheumatic drug, offering new hope for improved muscle health. Publishing in the prestigious journal, The ...