For millions of people, statins are a daily safeguard against heart attacks and strokes. But for about 1 in 10 users, these widely prescribed drugs come with an unexpected tradeoff—persistent muscle ...

The biology behind muscle pain: calcium chaos, microscopic damage, and the overlooked mechanism that explains how statins can ...

Avocados, bananas, leafy vegetables, nuts, and fermented foods are commonly used foods that can help prevent muscle cramps.

New research has identified the specific biological mechanism behind the muscle dysfunction found in myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and further shows that calcium channel blockers can reverse these ...

Researchers engineered mice with a mutation (E3896A) in the RyR1 calcium-binding site, eliminating calcium-induced calcium release (CICR) without affecting depolarization-induced calcium release. The ...

Calcium is the essential "on switch" for muscle contractions and a critical partner in maintaining hydration during hard ...

The NIH recommends that women aged 19 to 50 consume 1,000 mg of calcium daily, while women over 50 should consume 1,200 mg.