A new study suggests that statins may activate inflammatory "danger signals" inside muscle cells, leading to weakness and ...

An experimental study in Science Advances shows that statins, primarily fluvastatin in these experiments, may promote ...

As we age, our muscles atrophy. Earlier this year, researchers found that hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), a protein critical in skeletal muscle development loses its functionality due to nitration as ...

With the intensification of global population aging, muscle atrophy, characterized by the loss of muscle mass and function, has become an important health issue affecting the elderly. Researchers have ...

Muscle atrophy is a primary characteristic of both sarcopenia and cachexia, significantly impacting physical function and quality of life. This figure illustrates the multifaceted causes of muscle ...

Muscle loss, a weaker grip and a slower walking pace were associated with a higher risk of stroke in adults, according to new research published today in Stroke. In the study, people with low muscle ...

Skeletal muscle dynamically regulates protein synthesis and degradation through metabolic responses to external stimuli. In the absence of mechanical load, this normal metabolic response is impaired, ...

This study utilized the hospital electronic medical record system to consecutively enroll 402 patients admitted to the Spine Surgery Department of Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University for chronic ...

In order to understand Hong Kong citizens' views on the development of gerontechnology, Lingnan University recently held a public opinion survey. The results show that gerontechnology products related ...