Medical research

Study offers new insights into the mechanics of muscle fatigue

A study in The Journal of General Physiology examines the consequences of muscle activity with surprising results, indicating that the extracellular accumulation of potassium that occurs in working muscles is considerably ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Endometriosis a burden on women's lives

Endometriosis often takes a long time to be diagnosed and affects all areas of a women's life, a study has found.

Surgery

The merits of physical therapy

(HealthDay)—You suffered an injury that has sidelined you from exercise, but you dodged a bullet—your doctor has said that you don't need surgery.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Estimated due date app to replace the pregnancy wheel

(HealthDay)—A new estimated due date (EDD) calculator has been launched, which reconciles the discrepancy in due dates between the first ultrasound and date of the last menstrual period, according to a report published ...

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