Muscle, Skeletal - Medical News and Research Articles

Rotator cuff tears are a normal part of aging, but pain isn't inevitable

The first sign that retired accountant Kathey Parcels had torn her left rotator cuff was pain, sudden and acute pain.

Apr 20, 2026

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Research reveals unseen changes in motor control after spinal cord injury

Even when people with incomplete spinal cord injuries can walk, everyday functions like standing, balancing or producing steady force may remain difficult. A new study shows why.

Apr 13, 2026

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A woman's 'push‑up hack' is trending on social media. An anatomist explains why it works

Push-ups can be a challenge for the best of us. But many women struggle to do them, even after months of training in the gym.

Apr 7, 2026

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First successes in the development of a gene therapy for incurable LAMA2-related muscular dystrophy

Researchers at the University of Basel have developed a gene therapy that could potentially treat a rare and currently fatal muscle disease in children. The study shows in animal models that a single treatment is sufficient ...

Feb 26, 2026

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Shoulder scans in most people above 40 show rotator cuff abnormalities, pain or not

Shoulder pain is the third most common musculoskeletal complaint seen by doctors, affecting approximately 18–31% of the global population each month. Up to 85% of these cases are due to problems with the rotator cuff (RC)—the ...

Feb 23, 2026 report

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As GLP-1 drugs go mainstream, this expert says health is more than a number on a scale

Popular weight-loss drugs known as GLP-1s could soon become more affordable for Americans. On Thursday, the Trump administration and two major drugmakers announced an agreement to drastically reduce the cost of the drugs ...

Nov 12, 2025

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Research team reveals complex biology behind severe muscle wasting in cancer

A University of Alberta research team is shedding much-needed light on cancer cachexia, a severe muscle-wasting syndrome linked to up to a third of cancer deaths.

Oct 22, 2025

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Why the one-handed backhand is losing its grip on professional tennis

The goal of professional sports has always been to win. Looking good while doing it? That's just a bonus for the gawkers and connoisseurs of bodily form in motion.

Sep 5, 2025

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Accessible wireless ultrasounds are accurate, finds study

Many student-athletes are preparing or returning to the field or court for their upcoming season. With the start of both collegiate and professional sports, injuries are inevitable—and when they do happen, getting fast, reliable ...

Sep 4, 2025

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