These tabs require JavaScript to be enabled. The study was financed with grants from several bodies, including the Swedish Research Council and the National Centre for Sports Research, and conducted w...
Taking vitamin D supplements can improve exercise performance and lower the risk of heart disease , according to the findings of a preliminary study presented at the Society for Endocrinology annual c...
Spontaneous knee effusion , also known as "water on the knee," can be a primary symptom of Lyme disease , even when patients do not exhibit a "bull's eye" rash, another common Lyme disease symptom. Ac...
Scientists have pinpointed the mechanism by which a key gene contributes to the development of a painful bone disease. Researchers have found that a fault in the gene can trigger the bone defects that...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Strensiq (asfotase alfa) as the first approved treatment for perinatal, infantile and juvenile-onset hypophosphatasia (HPP). HPP is a rare, genetic,...
Study examines concussion rates after Wisconsin's mandatory cap on the amount and duration of full contact activities among players New research shows that limiting the amount of full-contact tackling...
Scientists at The University of Manchester have shown for the first time that the numbers of opiate receptors in the brain increases to combat severe pain in arthritis sufferers. The numbers of opiate...
Researcher posing as 15-year-old football player looking to boost muscle mass and strength frequently advised to take creatine, unproven as safe for adolescents Posing as a 15-year-old athlete wanting...
Study shows different surgical options chosen can impact children's future income When balancing treatment options for a child with a significant difference in leg length, doctors typically advise fam...
Resistance exercise is the way to go for people who want to increase their muscle size and strength, while endurance exercise is key for boosting stamina. But what are the mechanisms that drive the bo...