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Scientists identify 'inflammation' gene that hastens aging

New therapies for managing aging could emerge from research into a new gene, which scientists have identified as a key driver of degeneration.

Feb 27, 2025

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Study finds GLP-1 receptor agonists target fat over muscle for weight loss

Diabetes and obesity have become pressing health issues worldwide. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, a class of medications widely used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D), have shown significant effectiveness ...

Feb 24, 2025

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Research links grape consumption to improved muscle health in both men and women

A new study from Western New England University (WNE) has revealed that long-term grape consumption significantly impacts muscle health, with notable benefits for both men and women. The research, published in the journal ...

Feb 20, 2025

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Cellular 'scaffold' enables myoblast implants on healthy muscle to advance regenerative medicine

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a way to treat age-related muscular atrophy using regenerative medicine. Conventional methods to implant myoblasts, precursors to muscle fiber, require prior scarring ...

Feb 17, 2025

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Drug may counteract muscle loss and osteoporosis after rapid weight loss

Weight-loss medication has taken the world by storm and helped many overweight people. But for some, significant weight loss also comes with a loss of muscle mass and can lead to an increased risk of osteoporosis.

Feb 10, 2025

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Q&A: Expert shares everything you need to know about creatine

Creatine is a substance naturally found in our bodies and in foods like meat and fish. It acts as an energy booster, enhancing strength, endurance, and concentration.

Jan 30, 2025

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Breast cancer-related fatigue: The benefits of adapted physical activity

While fatigue is often seen as a hallmark of modern life, the exhaustion experienced by cancer patients is profoundly different. It is not just a symptom but the most frequently reported one, often underestimated in treatment ...

Jan 14, 2025

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Study reveals how sex and age influence fat in muscles and bones

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered sex-specific differences in how fat accumulates in muscle and bone, uncovering patterns that could inform new approaches to treating age-related diseases.

Jan 7, 2025

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Home-based training aids muscle preservation in young liver transplant patients

In a recent pilot study, researchers tested the feasibility and effects of a 12-week home-based resistance training program. Their target patient population was children who have had a liver transplant and subsequently suffered ...

Jan 7, 2025

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