Neuroscience
Concussions might be early warning sign for ALS, study argues
Concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) have been considered a potential cause of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
Oct 8, 2025
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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms: News and Research on Muscle Weakness
MeSH tree: C23.550.695
Overweight & Obesity
How a natural antioxidant could help reduce muscle decline linked to obesity
Coventry University researchers have discovered that resveratrol, a natural antioxidant, may help combat muscle weakness caused by a high-fat diet.
Jun 10, 2025
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Difficulty lifting 5 kg may indicate reduced quality of life and a range of chronic diseases, say scientists
Elderly persons who find it difficult to lift an object weighing 5 kilograms run the risk of developing a host of chronic diseases and musculoskeletal conditions that can significantly lower their quality of life, a study ...
Jun 9, 2025
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Health
Orthopedic surgeon offers tips to prevent injuries while biking
Bicycling is a great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you're a recreational rider or a daily commuter, it's important to protect your hands and wrists. Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon specializing ...
May 20, 2025
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Neuroscience
Scientists identify possible way to block muscle fatigue in long COVID, other diseases
Infections and neurodegenerative diseases cause inflammation in the brain. But for unknown reasons, patients with brain inflammation often develop muscle problems that seem to be independent of the central nervous system. ...
Jul 12, 2024
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Overweight & Obesity
New study shows abdominal obesity and muscle weakness in 8-year-olds
The harmful combination of abdominal obesity and reduced muscle strength, also known as sarcopenic obesity, is already present in primary school children. This is shown by a new study among eight-year-olds, conducted at Karolinska ...
May 28, 2024
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Health
Study investigates the unresolved palliative care needs of elderly, homebound noncancer patients
In Japan, approximately 70% of deaths occur among noncancer patients who often experience more frequent and varied distressing symptoms than patients with cancer. Recognizing the need for high-quality palliative care for ...
Jan 10, 2024
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Hip-focused physical therapy reduces chronic low back pain for older adults, finds clinical trial
When the University of Delaware's Gregory Hicks started his research career two decades ago, he was one of only a few people in the United States studying chronic low back pain in people over 60 years old.
Dec 19, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Steep physical decline with age is not inevitable—here's how strength training can change the trajectory
Raise your hand if you regularly find yourself walking up a flight of stairs. What about carrying heavy bags of groceries? How about picking up your child or grandchild? Most of us would raise our hands to doing at least ...
Oct 16, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
1 in 5 kids had long COVID symptoms months after infection
Close to one-fifth of kids with COVID-19 may still have lingering symptoms months after their initial infection, new research finds.
Jul 21, 2023
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