With two high-profile NBA stars suffering from blood clots recently, we asked doctors how they happen and if they are occurring more often.

Researchers are working on artificial muscles that can keep up with the real thing. They have now developed a method of producing the soft and elastic, yet powerful structures using 3D printing.

YOU WANT (AND need, for so many reasons!) to build more muscle. But you’ve hit the gym and piled up reps and sets of everything from biceps curls to pushups and burpees, and you still don’t ...

Patients with thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) complain of many subjective symptoms that are difficult to measure and quantify. In this study we have tried to assess the weakness (muscle strength) and ...

As springtime approaches and gays begin to dig out their favorite pairs of 3-inch inseams, it’s important to remember one thing: muscles are not created equally! A highly followed poster on ...

Engineers developed a method to grow artificial muscle tissue that twitches and flexes in multiple, coordinated directions. These tissues could be useful for building 'biohybrid' robots powered by ...

This movement "work(s) almost every muscle in the body," says Faris Khan, C.S.C.S. From your hamstrings to your core and even your forearms, "pretty much everything is working." what to read next ...

Muscle growth (hypertrophy) is not a quick process. It requires time, commitment, and consistency and is about more than lifting weights. It also involves a thoughtful training plan, eating ...

A well-rounded diet is essential when trying to gain muscle. It helps ensure you get the nutrients your body needs, enhances muscle building, and supports post-workout recovery. Protein is the ...

But statins can cause some unwanted symptoms, such as muscle pain. Doctors don’t understand the exact cause of statin-related muscle pain. But there’s evidence that these drugs might change ...

Building muscle requires sufficient protein in the diet. Examples of high protein foods that may aid muscle gain include salmon, chicken, quinoa, chickpeas, and tofu. However, while protein is a ...