A new discovery may explain why so many people abandon cholesterol-lowering statins because of muscle pain and weakness.

At one point or another, we’ve all experienced the unexpected, intense pain of a muscle cramp. Muscle cramps, also known as muscle spasms or charley horses, are the involuntary contraction of muscle ...

Ozempic can cause muscle loss along with weight loss. Studies have shown that some people using Ozempic can lose both fat and muscle. If you’re concerned with muscle loss while using Ozempic, be sure ...

PAF causes strong contractions—especially in the muscles of the esophagus and the stomach’s upper region (called the gastric fundus). In other parts of the intestine, such as the small intestine and ...

Stephen Clark, an Atlanta-area physical therapist, sees many patients who suffer from muscle guarding after a traumatic surgery or injury. Muscle guarding, which emanates from the brain, is a physical ...

A gene known as ACTN3 (α-actinin-3) has earned the nickname “the gene for speed,” and it may have an influence on how androgens work through the androgen receptor to maintain muscle mass. Research has ...

Fluzone (influenza) is a brand-name vaccine that’s used for preventing the flu. As with other drugs, Fluzone can cause side effects, such as muscle aches or injection site reaction. Fluzone can cause ...

Kirstyn Hill has worked as a clinical pediatric and women’s health pharmacist since 2020. She was driven to work with a patient population that is not often able to easily speak up for themselves and ...