Chemical cocktail shows promise for producing muscle stem cells
A UCLA-led research team has identified a chemical cocktail that enables the production of large numbers of muscle stem cells,
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Muscle cramp? Drink electrolytes, not water
If you reach for water when a muscle cramp strikes, you might want to think again. New research from Edith
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Adverse childhood experiences predict greater performance-enhancing substance use in young adults
A new study published in the journal Substance Use and Misuse has found that adverse childhood experiences, such as physical
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Coronavirus deranges the immune system in complex and deadly ways
There's a reason soldiers go through basic training before heading into combat: Without careful instruction, green recruits armed with powerful
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COVID-19 can kill heart muscle cells, interfere with contraction
Since early in the pandemic, COVID-19 has been associated with heart problems, including reduced ability to pump blood and abnormal
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The key to proper muscle growth
When a muscle grows, because its owner is still growing too or has started exercising regularly, some of the stem
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Treatment of Anxiety
Anxiety disorders can be distressing and may often need therapy. The most important part of treatment of this condition is
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Torticollis in Babies
Torticollis or wryneck is a condition characterized by lateral twisting of the neck, causing the head to tilt to one
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Exercising muscle combats chronic inflammation on its own
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated that human muscle has an innate ability to ward off the damaging effects
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Glutamine protects against muscle injuries and aging
A team headed by Prof. Massimiliano Mazzone (VIB-KU Leuven Center for Cancer Biology), in collaboration with Dr. Emanuele Berardi and
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