Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have discovered that a protein called platelet-derived growth factor subunit B (PDGF-B) is continuously secreted from skeletal muscle cells and helps to ...

Part two of two teaching films about human anatomy which is devoted to the action of the skeletal muscles in producing movement of the bones at the joints of the human skeleton. It uses live action ...

Dominic D'Agostino, an associate professor and physiologist at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, ...

The field of sports and exercise nutrition increasingly focuses on enhancing muscle recovery through optimized dietary strategies. Current research sheds ...

Individuals struggling to recover from chronic infections and cancer usually experience reduced immune strength and weight loss, including from muscle mass. Researchers from a newly published study ...

Just as the skeleton and muscles move the human body and hold its shape, the cells of the body are stabilized and moved by a cellular skeleton. This cellular skeleton is a dynamic structure, ...

Strong muscles are vital for bone health and a long life. Strength training is crucial for building and maintaining bone mass ...

The back supports the body’s weight and allows for flexible movement while protecting vital organs and nerve structures. It comprises the spine, nerves, and other crucial elements. Problems with the ...

If your doctor has suggested that you may have a myopathy, you likely have a lot of questions. There are many types of myopathies with different causes and outlooks. Myopathies are a class of diseases ...