Either hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism greatly ... there was a marked improvement in the ptosis and the extraocular-muscle weakness. Muscle testing showed a striking increase in the power ...

Young adults are increasingly reporting osteopenia, once considered an elderly bone condition. Poor nutrition, lack of ...

Thyroid diseases affect up to 5% of all pregnancies. Adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes are increased by maternal thyroid disease and adequate treatment is thought to reduce these risks.

"People are always like, 'Oh, you've got muscles, therefore you must be fit.' I can tell you, for free, they're for decorative purposes at best," an influencer said in a TikTok with nearly 200,000 ...

A new study from the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Medicine sheds light on a potential breakthrough in treating muscle ...

Most people focus on losing weight or gaining muscle-- but did you know it's possible to achieve both at the same time? This popular concept is called body recomposition, and it requires rather ...

Magnesium is involved in muscle contraction, blood vessels, nerve function, and neurotransmitter formation. It also helps ensure a healthy heart rhythm, says Foroutan. Safe to say, “it’s a ...

Researchers Discover New Mechanism for Male Sex Hormone Feb. 11, 2025 — Researchers have discovered a new mechanism that is used by a male sex hormone essential for muscle and bone function.

Feb. 19, 2025 — One in five older adults gets an infection up to six months after heart surgery, and women are far more likely to develop one, according to recent studies. Black patients also ...

Autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) causes cellular damage and alters thyroid gland function by humoral and cell-mediated mechanisms. Cellular damage occurs when sensitized T-lymphocytes and/or ...

A man went to hospital complaining about weakness in his left leg, and subsequent brain scans revealed a surprising finding.

lumc.nl Background: Myasthenia gravis and the Lambert–Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) may have a similar distribution of muscle weakness. Deciding on a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis or LEMS on ...