Women face many unique challenges during menopause, from loss of bone density due to declining estrogen production to muscle ...

We have identified a macrophage population "Mrep" that plays an essential role in muscle repair. However, in Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), Mrep functions as a pathogenic cell that ...

Musculoskeletal disorders are a primary cause of disability worldwide, especially in aging societies like Japan. As individuals age, reductions in muscle mass and physical activity weaken the body's ...

Scientists have found that an antibody treatment prevented a decline in muscle mass and bone density after using GLP-1 drugs. Rob and Julia Campbell/Stocksy Studies suggest that weight loss induced by ...

Magnesium and phosphorus might not make headlines like calcium or iron, but these unsung heroes perform countless vital functions throughout your body every day. These minerals work tirelessly behind ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Bone mineral density and muscle mass do not interact to increase risk for fractures in older men. Men in the ...

Doctors examine the spine and other bones of a patient. This article is part of a broad series on recent advances in the science and medicine of longevity and aging. The series covers a range of ...

Starting around age 30, adults naturally lose 3-8% of muscle mass per decade if they are not active. This decline in muscle ...

But turning 50 can feel like a milestone, marked by physical changes as you approach or enter the later stages of menopause.

Experts at a prestigious medical conference hosted by the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) and funded by the National Institutes of Health's (NIH's) National Institute on Aging (NIA) hope their ...

Lupus can cause joint pain (arthralgia) and inflammation in and around the joints, resulting in problems like arthritis, tendonitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Joint problems related to lupus usually ...