New research helps explain why some people develop muscle pain while taking statins—and what that could mean for future treatments.

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.

When muscle pain strikes, many reach for over-the-counter pain relievers without considering what might be missing from their body. Magnesium, an essential mineral involved in hundreds of biochemical ...

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Your muscles and joints might notice the cold weather before you do.

There are several potential benefits to reducing your carb intake, including weight loss and improved heart health, according to The Nutrition Source. But the shift to a low-carb diet can cause some ...

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Like other parts of your body, your muscles change over the years. “As you age, your muscle fibers become less dense, which makes them less flexible and more prone to injury,” says Elizabeth Gardner, ...

When spring flowers bloom or fall leaves scatter, millions reach for tissues to combat the familiar sneezing and itchy eyes of seasonal allergies. Yet a lesser-known consequence lurks beneath these ...

You wake up feeling like you’ve run a marathon, even though you didn’t work out. Your body feels heavy, sore, and achy—almost like you’re coming down with something. But you’re not sick. What’s ...