A new study suggests that muscle strength, particularly grip strength, is associated with longevity and could offer a practical screening tool for aging-related risk.

Neural crest cells are a population of stem cells that invade the embryo in early development. They play a big role in what ...

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

Let’s get one thing straight: Muscle is muscle. Despite what many fitness influencers may have you believe, there’s no such thing as "lean muscle" or "bulk muscle." It’s all made from the same stuff.

Coconut water may support bowel movements due to its magnesium and potassium content. Coconut water hydrates and aids digestion because it is mostly made of water. Drinking too much coconut water may ...

Muscle relaxers help reduce muscle stiffness and pain from conditions like cerebral palsy and lower back pain. There are two main types of muscle relaxers: antispastics and antispasmodics. Muscle ...

Compounds in green tea can reprogram muscle metabolism to boost insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance, according to new findings that further our understanding of why this ancient drink has long ...

Given the success of the first editions of the Research Topics Endothelial Dysfunction in Endocrine Disorders and Vascular Dysfunction and Endocrine Disorders, we are pleased to announce a compiled ...

The gut undergoes peristaltic movements regulated by intricate cellular interactions. How these interactions emerge in the developing gut remains poorly explored due to a lack of model system. We here ...

Acid-base homeostasis maintains systemic arterial pH within a narrow range. Whereas the normal range of pH for clinical laboratories is 7.35-7.45, in vivo pH is maintained within a much narrower range ...

Loss of endothelial function is a key contributor to obesity-induced hypertension. Obesity can cause chronic, low-grade inflammation, leading to abnormal blood vessel function. The release of ...