A new discovery may explain why so many people abandon cholesterol-lowering statins because of muscle pain and weakness.

Research reveals how brain inflammation triggers extreme muscle weakness across several diseases, including viral infection, bacterial infection and Alzheimer's disease. The study, in fruit flies and ...

Weakness in the legs can be a sign of serious health issues like stroke or cancer. Symptoms like sudden leg weakness, confusion, and dizziness may mean you need medical help right away. Exercise and ...

1. Age-Related Muscle Loss The medical term for age-related muscle loss is sarcopenia. It’s the progressive loss of muscle mass and strength that happens as guys get older. Sarcopenia causes muscle ...

Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD) is a rare inherited disorder that causes weakness in the eye and throat muscles. It may lead to drooping eyelids and swallowing difficulties. Muscular ...

We often associate weak knees with nervous excitement, like when meeting someone special. But if your knees suddenly feel unstable or weak, the cause may be more than just nerves. Various medical ...