Prebiotic fiber supplement lowers pain sensitivity in people with knee osteoarthritis
A new study has found that a prebiotic fiber supplement reduced pain, improved grip strength, and lowered pain sensitivity…
Mapping the year-one weight trajectory after stopping GLP-1s
A year after stopping taking weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, people regain, on average, 60%…
Scientists discover how muscle stem cells “flip a switch” to rebuild damaged muscle
Scientists at the University of California, Irvine’s School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences have discovered how muscle stem cells “flip…
NIH’s continued investment fuels TMJ pain research
Chronic pain is one of the most common health conditions worldwide. Back pain is the most frequently reported…
Identifying the core catalyst for muscle energy production
Researchers have investigated the role of a certain enzyme in regulating energy in muscle and exercise performance for…
Daily peanut butter intake boosts muscle power in older adults
A clinical trial by researchers at Deakin University’s Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) in Melbourne, Australia,…
Moderate physical activity lowers risk of sarcopenic obesity in seniors
Older people who are physically active have a significantly lower risk of developing sarcopenic obesity – a combination…
Study identifies antiviral protein IFN-γ as a potential biomarker for Long COVID fatigue
SARS-CoV-2 triggers the production of the antiviral protein IFN-γ, which is associated with fatigue, muscle ache and depression.…
Social media exposure associated with steroid use intentions among boys and men
A new study of more than 1,500 boys and men in Canada and the United States suggests that…
Grip strength links to longer life in women over 60
A large, diverse cohort study shows that muscle strength, especially grip strength, may signal survival odds in older…
Hypoxia rewires red blood cells to clear excess glucose
In a 2023 paper on hypoxia and glucose metabolism, our lab showed how organisms rewire their metabolism to…
Predictive power of C-reactive protein shifts based on cirrhosis or coronary disease
A new study reveals that the predictive power of key inflammatory markers, such as C-reactive protein, shifts fundamentally…