Muscle loss (atrophy) due to inactivity is common after illness, injury, hospitalization or falls, and becomes increasingly ...

While humans lose muscle within weeks of inactivity, brown bears preserve muscle during hibernation, offering clues for maintaining our muscle health.

Creatine is a popular supplement used to help build muscle, but researchers in Australia are questioning its effectiveness. Investigators from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney found ...

As semaglutide sees a surge in use, new research raises questions about the medication’s effects on muscle health. A study published Aug. 5 in Cell Metabolism and led by researchers at Salt Lake ...

A new study suggests that muscle strength, particularly grip strength, is associated with longevity and could offer a practical screening tool for aging-related risk.

Your go-to cup of coffee may do more than pep you up in the morning—it could help you to age more comfortably. That’s the main takeaway from a new study, which found a link between drinking coffee ...

Share on Pinterest Research is looking for ways to minimize muscle loss from GLP-1 drugs taken to treat obesity. Iuliia Burmistrova/Getty Images GLP-1 drugs have helped people successfully achieve and ...