Orthopedists are hesitant to recommend any supplement that acts as a natural muscle relaxant. Here’s what works instead, they say.

We tend to overlook some bodily conditions and brush them off as nothing serious. However, a doctor’s visit may reveal a more serious truth, leaving a person in utter shock or relief. These people ...

A new study explains how cholesterol-lowering medications can lead to muscle damage and identifies a possible approach to making these treatments safer. Statins have dramatically improved cardiovascul ...

Muscle cramps are the worst. Whether it's a side stitch during a run or a rogue "charley horse" that wakes you up at 3 in the morning, cramps can be incredibly painful and annoying. Cramps seem to ...

Shin splint exercises help stretch and strengthen your leg muscles, relieve discomfort, and lower the risk of getting shin ...

Jose Areta received research funding from the Alliance for Potato Research and Education. With millions of people now using weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic, understanding what impact this ...

David Avenetti receives funding from the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research) and the Health Resources and Services Administration. Christina Nicholas ...

Zui Pan, a professor of graduate nursing at the University of Texas at Arlington, is leading research into whether a zinc-infused gel can spur injured muscle to regenerate after a blast. Far from any ...

I have terrible dry mouth all the time. I drink water constantly but that doesn't help for long. What could be wrong with me? Dr Philippa Kaye answers: A dry mouth could be a sign of anything from ...

Treatment for neck pain includes manual therapy combined with exercise. Manual therapy consists of hands-on techniques used to mobilise or manipulate soft tissues, joints, or nerves. The exercise ...

Meaghan is an editor and writer who also has experience practicing holistic medicine as an acupuncturist and herbalist. She's passionate about helping individuals live full, healthy and happy lives at ...