Why Rare Bone Disease Weakens Muscles: New Lab Discovery
Scientists discovered how a rare genetic disease called X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) damages muscle cells. The disease causes a protein called FGF23 to …
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Why We're Confused About Weight Loss Drugs and Muscle Loss
Scientists are having trouble figuring out whether weight loss medications cause people to lose important muscle tissue because different studies measure …
Read MoreWhy Muscle Strength Matters for Bone Health After Menopause
Researchers studied 313 women after menopause who have weak bones to understand how muscle relates to bone health. They found that women with more arm and leg …
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