The contraction of smooth muscle is an essential process underpinning diverse physiological functions ranging from gastrointestinal motility to vascular regulation. At its core, smooth muscle ...

As food is digested and nutrients are absorbed, there is a lot of movement in the gut. Scientists have now shown that a protein called Piezo1 that acts as a pressure sensor in the body also works to ...

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

For decades, treatment of peripheral artery disease has focused almost exclusively on restoring blood flow. Now, new research ...

Infections and neurodegenerative diseases cause inflammation in the brain. But for unknown reasons, patients with brain inflammation often develop muscle problems that seem to be independent of the ...

Researchers found that GLP-1 medicines caused weight loss mainly through fat reduction, with only modest decreases in ...