Coffee drinkers have less fat, more muscle, and surprising hormone differences

Coffee drinkers may be getting more than an energy boost. A Finnish study found that people who drank more coffee tended to have less total and abdominal fat, more muscle,…

Without this protein, damaged muscle turns to fat and scar tissue

A protein once thought to mainly protect chromosome ends may also be essential for keeping muscle stem cells ready to repair injuries. Researchers found that TRF2 helps these cells maintain…

Scientists may have found a way to prevent statin muscle pain

Scientists have identified an immune response that may explain why statins cause muscle pain, weakness, and exercise intolerance in some people. The finding could eventually lead to treatments that protect…

Trump flexes GOP muscle in Arizona primaries as Dems dodge far-left upset

President Donald Trump’s sway within the GOP was on display in Arizona’s primaries Tuesday night, as his endorsed candidates powered through key Republican contests while Democrats avoided a far-left upset…

Creatine doesn't just build muscle. It may also help fight cancer

Scientists have discovered that creatine may strengthen one of the immune system’s most important cancer-fighting pathways by energizing dendritic cells that activate killer T cells. The promising results could eventually…

Scientists discover why exercise reverses muscle aging

Researchers have uncovered a molecular “switch” that helps explain why exercise keeps ageing muscles healthy. By reducing levels of a gene called DEAF1, physical activity allows older muscles to clear…