This microscopic image of a fruit fly muscle -- generated by Erika Geisbrecht, Kansas State University associate professor of biochemistry and molecular biophysics -- helps researchers understand how ...

(CNN) — Protein shakes, pre-workout mixes and other supplements aren’t always just a part of a gym routine. In adolescents and young adults, they could be connected to a body image disorder that ...

Scientists have obtained the first high-resolution 3D image of nebulin, a giant actin-binding protein that is an essential component of skeletal muscle. This discovery has brought to light the chance ...

When Kumail Nanjiani landed a role in Marvel’s The Eternals, he immediately knew he wanted to change his body. He thought to himself, “I’m playing the first South Asian superhero in a Marvel movie. I ...

In the absence of any treatment, the muscle structure is severely damaged. Muscle cell death (rounded cells) and muscle inflammation (blue staining) is abundant. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are ...

So you want to gain muscle? We love that for you. There's no better feeling than strength. But when you're actively trying to put on muscle, it can be confusing to see the numbers on the scale ...

Loss of muscle mass (muscle atrophy) can be a result of aging or lifestyle habits, like being inactive or eating a poor diet. Muscle loss can also point to hormone abnormalities or underlying health ...

Many of us will be all too familiar with muscle knots. They’re essentially sore spots that form when bands of muscle become tight and sensitive. You may experience pain all the time or only when you ...

I used to think building muscle meant sticking to grilled chicken and endless protein shakes, but I was overlooking what fruit could do. Yes, fruit. Research shows that some of nature’s sweetest ...