May 08, 2012: Health Tip: What's Causing My Muscle Cramps?
Possibly, a lack of conditioning

May 07, 2012: Exercise Can Help Fight Heart Failure
Small study found it slowed muscle wasting, boosted fitness

April 27, 2012: Rate of Statin-Linked Muscle Woes Unclear, Study Suggests
Coding used by health professionals to report problems may not show true picture

April 26, 2012: Preventable Injuries Sideline One-Third of Young Athletes
Survey of parents, kids, coaches finds knowledge gaps about sports safety

April 24, 2012: Health Tip: Help Prevent a Pulled Muscle
Make sure you stretch before exercise

March 05, 2012: Health Tip: At Risk for Muscle Cramps
Who is most likely to get them

February 01, 2012: Science Shows How Massage Eases Sore Muscles
Getting one post-workout can spur cellular processes that cut inflammation and pain

February 01, 2012: Health Tip: Strained a Hamstring?
Here's how to help it heal

January 26, 2012: Mutations in 2 Genes Linked to Rare Autism-Related Disorder
Research sheds light on Joubert syndrome, which causes physical and mental disabilities

January 25, 2012: Protein That Controls Movement Does the Opposite in Parkinson's
Study with mice suggests it may be a new drug target

January 21, 2012: Protect Yourself From Ski-Fatigue Injuries
Expert recommends conditioning exercises to keep skiers, snowboarders healthy

January 20, 2012: Health Tip: Strengthen Your Muscles
And help avoid muscle loss as you age

October 28, 2011: For Older Men, Lowered Testosterone May Mean Muscle Loss
Study shows a link, but one expert says that's no reason to try hormonal supplements

September 30, 2011: Oral Steroids Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency
Children taking the drugs are at high risk for low levels of the nutrient, study shows

September 27, 2011: Extra Pounds Linked to Weaker Legs in Older Women
Heavier seniors had less power in their legs relative to their weight than slimmer peers: study

September 13, 2011: Muscle Training May Benefit Chronic Heart Failure Patients
Working out the small muscles helps boost oxygen flow, exercise capacity, study shows

August 10, 2011: Human Cells Used to Make Replacement Anal Sphincters in Mice
Goal is to one day use patient's own cells to build implant for those with incontinence, scientists say

June 09, 2011: Apples Help Keep Muscles Strong, Mouse Study Finds
Discovery may lead to new treatments to prevent wasting due to aging, illness, researchers say

June 08, 2011: FDA Places New Warning Label on Zocor
High doses of cholesterol-lowering statin may raise risk of muscle damage, should not be given to new patients, agency says

June 08, 2011: Regular Exercise May Benefit the Brain as Well as the Body
Long-term aerobic activity helps preserve white matter needed for key brain functions, study finds

May 19, 2011: Stretch Before You Pick Up That Rake: Expert
A few precautions before summer sports and gardening will help prevent back pain

April 12, 2011: Low-Intensity Exercise, Drug Combo Can Help Parkinson's Patients, Studies Show
Regimens improved movement and coordination, and reduced tremors

April 11, 2011: Progressive Weight Training Can Boost Seniors' Strength
Rising levels of exercise help preserve, improve lean muscle, research shows

April 07, 2011: Health Tip: These Factors May Trigger Muscle Cramps
Painful involuntary spasms

April 04, 2011: Health Tip: Help Prevent Back Injury
Start with good posture

March 31, 2011: Early Brain Therapy May Help Movement in Dystonia Patients
For those with the muscle disorder, the sooner deep brain stimulation is started the better, study says

March 02, 2011: Health Tip: Prevent a Hamstring Strain
Here are factors that can increase your risk

February 28, 2011: Fish Oil Seems to Help Cancer Patients Preserve Muscle
Supplements also stave off malnutrition caused by chemo, small Texas study shows

February 22, 2011: Health Tip: Cramp Got Your Leg?
Here's how to alleviate a muscle cramp

January 03, 2011: Health Tip: Have Pain in the Back and Leg?
It may be an inflamed piriformis muscle

November 10, 2010: Health Tip: Signs That You Have a Torn Rotator Cuff
Here are some common symptoms

September 28, 2010: Nursing Home Workers At Risk for Assault: Study
Musculoskeletal pain among staff may often be related to violence in the workplace

September 14, 2010: Heart Damage Seen in Mice With Cancer-Related Disease
The muscle-wasting disorder, cachexia, affected the heart's function and structure, study found

August 26, 2010: Long-Term Exercise Can Reduce Vets' Muscle Pain
Researchers find initial workout increased pain, but stress that regular sessions will reduce it

August 16, 2010: Students Warned to Beware of 'Laptop-itis'
Computer design can lead to injuries in heavy users, but simple steps can minimize risk, expert advises

August 15, 2010: Proper Training for Marathon Run Takes Time, Experts Say
Advice includes building up mileage slowly and avoiding overtraining

August 06, 2010: Health Tip: Understanding Torticollis
When an infant's neck tilts to one side

June 17, 2010: Botox May Temporarily Paralyze Emotions, Too
Facial expressions provide sensory feedback to the brain that influences feelings, research shows

June 07, 2010: Muscle Tone May Play a Role in GERD
If proven true, theory may someday lead to new treatments, researcher says

April 01, 2010: Researchers Boost Post-Heart Attack Survival in Mice
Nerve growth factor therapy helped heal damaged heart muscle, study found

March 11, 2010: Pre-Season Test Spots Baseball Pitchers at Risk of Injury
Weakness in rotator cuff a warning sign, but exercise regimens can help, experts say

March 10, 2010: Longtime Smokers May Find Protection From Parkinson's
Finding could help unravel mysteries of neurological and motor disease

February 12, 2010: Research Sheds Light on Increasing Cerebral Palsy Rates Among Preemies
Findings suggest link to umbilical cord inflammation

February 08, 2010: Handgrip Strength Helps Predict Death Risk in Elderly
As grip declines, so does survival, study finds

February 03, 2010: Tylenol May Protect Kidneys After Severe Muscle Damage
Treatment prevented organ failure in injured rats, study found

January 25, 2010: New Guidelines Suggest Botox for Cerebral Palsy
Drug injections can reduce muscle spasticity, experts say

January 13, 2010: For Achilles Overuse, Plasma Injections Look No Better Than Placebo
Increasingly popular procedure unwarranted for chronic tendinopathy, researchers say

November 26, 2009: Pack Right for the Holidays to Avoid the ER
Luggage that's too big or too heavy can lead to strains or worse

November 24, 2009: Chronic Pain Trips Up Seniors
Discomfort contributes to the falls that plague older adults, study finds

November 21, 2009: Stunts Raise Injury Risks for Cheerleaders
Type of flooring, greater heights increase potential for trauma, study finds