Singer Jesy Nelson has pledged to "fight as much as I can" to get all babies tested for a rare muscle disease at birth, after ...

When I was trained as an American physician, I was never exposed to the concept of muscle strength testing that is utilized as part of the pseudo-scientific field of applied kinesiology (AK). To be ...

A muscle biopsy is a procedure that removes a small sample of tissue for testing in a laboratory. The test can help your doctor see if you have an infection or disease in your muscles. A muscle biopsy ...

Aldolase helps your body turn sugar into energy. Most of it is stored in your muscles and liver. When these cells are damaged, they release aldolase into your blood. Measuring the amount of aldolase ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive disease of the nervous system. It affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord called motor neurons. Motor neurons control muscle movement and ...

After one test, researchers had to dismantle a dummy to extract it from the car. — -- One group of researchers think American muscle cars need some bulking up. The Insurance Institute for Highway ...

Building your fast-twitch muscle fibers can help you get stronger and faster. This type of muscle fiber is responsible for the fast, explosive movements used in activities like sprinting, jumping, and ...

Muscle cramps are sudden, involuntary contractions that occur in various muscles. These contractions are often painful and can affect different muscle groups. Share on Pinterest Muscles affected by ...