Atorvastatin (Lipitor) and other statins may cause myalgia (muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness) in some people. Actual ...

Statins are a cornerstone of heart health, but muscle pain and weakness cause many patients to quit taking them. Scientists have now identified the precise molecular trigger behind these side effects.

Short-term muscle weakness is common and can be caused by something as simple as a tough workout. However, persistent muscle weakness without apparent cause could indicate an underlying health ...

Muscles make up nearly 40% of the human body and power every move we make, from a child's first steps to recovery after ...

Muscles make up nearly 40% of the human body and power every move we make, from a child’s first steps to recovery after ...

Loss of muscle mass (muscle atrophy) can be a result of aging or lifestyle habits, like being inactive or eating a poor diet. Muscle loss can also point to hormone abnormalities or underlying health ...

If your doctor has suggested that you may have a myopathy, you likely have a lot of questions. There are many types of myopathies with different causes and outlooks. Myopathies are a class of diseases ...

As we get older we lose muscle strength, and in some people this severe weakness impacts their ability to live everyday lives, a condition called sarcopenia. Around 10 per cent of people over 50 ...

Damage to energy-producing mitochondria may underlie prolonged muscle weakness following a sepsis-like condition in mice, according to a new study published today in eLife. The findings may explain ...

Many causes thought to impact likelihood of developing this weakness, which is linked to higher death rates. In a genetic analysis of over 250,000 people aged over 60 from UK Biobank and 21 other ...

Tight and rigid muscles are often the result of injury. Sometimes, muscle tightness and rigidity can occur with other symptoms, such as muscle pain and spasms, or reduced mobility. Mild muscle ...