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New AI tool revolutionizes sleep analysis with comprehensive sleep data

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine have developed a powerful AI tool, built on the same transformer architecture used by large language models like ChatGPT, to process an entire night's sleep.

17 Mar 2025

UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs places six substances under international control following WHO recommendations

Following recommendations by the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) has decided to place five new psychoactive substances and one medicine under international control.

14 Mar 2025

Study shows impact of statins and aspirin on muscle health in smokers

For current and former smokers, statins may reduce the amount of chest muscle loss, while aspirin may contribute to increased chest muscle loss, according to a new study.

13 Mar 2025

Proteins identified as key players in immunotherapy resistance for colorectal cancer

A discovery by Mayo Clinic researchers may help explain why immunotherapy hasn't been helpful for many patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.

13 Mar 2025

Promising drug enhances motor recovery after spinal cord injury

Spinal cord injury (SCI)-a condition that leads to partial or complete paralysis-has a profound impact on millions of individuals globally.

13 Mar 2025

In Trump’s team, supplement fans find kindred spirits in search of better health

President Donald Trump's health officials want you to take your vitamins.

13 Mar 2025

Clinical trial tests herpes virus-based therapy for neurogenic bladder in people with spinal cord injury

A modified herpes virus that targets spinal cord nerve cells to treat neurogenic bladder in people with spinal cord injury is underway in a first-in-human clinical trial by UTHealth Houston at TIRR Memorial Hermann.

12 Mar 2025

New system integrates neuroprosthetics with robotics to improve mobility after spinal cord injury

Spinal cord injuries are life-altering, often leaving individuals with severe mobility impairments. While rehabilitation robotics-devices that guide movement during therapy-have improved training for those with spinal cord injuries, their effectiveness remains limited.

12 Mar 2025

Waist-to-height ratio more accurate than BMI for detecting childhood obesity

Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight than waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a new study.

12 Mar 2025

New mobile app aids in rehabilitating hemiparesis following stroke

Brazilian researchers have developed a cell phone application that helps rehabilitate people who have suffered a stroke.

11 Mar 2025

Soft actuators created with 3D printing offer promise for artificial muscles

Artificial muscles don't just get robots moving: One day, they could support people at work or when walking, or replace injured muscle tissue. However, developing artificial muscles that can compare to the real thing is a major technical challenge.

11 Mar 2025

Cordycepin helps tired mice run longer and think better, study finds

Researchers show that cordycepin, a compound from Cordyceps militaris, can boost endurance and protect brain function in mice exhausted by excessive exercise.

10 Mar 2025

Is red meat good or bad for you? Study explains how amino acids shape the answer

Researchers at Texas Tech University reviewed how red meat proteins and amino acids affect human health, weighing both benefits and risks. Their findings highlight that while red meat provides vital nutrients, overconsumption and poor preparation methods can increase disease risk.

10 Mar 2025

MRNA vaccines, once a Trump boast, now face attacks from some in GOP

Researchers racing to develop bird flu vaccines for humans have turned to a cutting-edge technology that enabled the rapid development of lifesaving covid shots.

10 Mar 2025

Research links kidney dysfunction to muscle weakness in myotonic dystrophy type 1

Thurman M. Wheeler, MD, of the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital, is the senior author of a paper published in Nature Communications, "Analysis of human urinary extracellular vesicles reveals disordered renal metabolism in myotonic dystrophy type 1."

8 Mar 2025

Circadian clocks influence muscle recovery

The body's internal clock doesn't just dictate when we sleep - it also determines how quickly our muscles heal.

6 Mar 2025

Protein cluster discovery could lead to muscular dystrophy treatments

A new discovery about how tiny protein clusters form in cells could pave the way for treatments for Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD), a rare genetic disorder that causes muscle weakness and heart problems.

6 Mar 2025

Naturally occurring molecule suppresses appetite and promotes weight loss

A naturally occurring molecule identified by Stanford Medicine researchers appears similar to semaglutide - also known as Ozempic - in suppressing appetite and reducing body weight.

6 Mar 2025

Study sheds light on the role of fibro-adipogenic progenitors in muscle regeneration and degeneration

A recent study has shed new light on the role of fibro-adipogenic progenitors (FAPs) in muscle regeneration, fibrosis, and degeneration.

5 Mar 2025

Melatonin protects skeletal muscle from damage caused by "diabesity"

An international study led by the University of Granada (UGR) has revealed that melatonin, known for its ability to regulate the sleep/wake cycle, can restore the composition of muscle fibers and protect skeletal muscle from damage caused by obesity and type 2 diabetes, known as "diabesity".

5 Mar 2025

Muscle News and Research

New AI tool revolutionizes sleep analysis with comprehensive sleep data

UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs places six substances under international control following WHO recommendations

Study shows impact of statins and aspirin on muscle health in smokers

Proteins identified as key players in immunotherapy resistance for colorectal cancer

Promising drug enhances motor recovery after spinal cord injury

In Trump’s team, supplement fans find kindred spirits in search of better health

Clinical trial tests herpes virus-based therapy for neurogenic bladder in people with spinal cord injury

New system integrates neuroprosthetics with robotics to improve mobility after spinal cord injury

Waist-to-height ratio more accurate than BMI for detecting childhood obesity

New mobile app aids in rehabilitating hemiparesis following stroke

Soft actuators created with 3D printing offer promise for artificial muscles

Cordycepin helps tired mice run longer and think better, study finds

Is red meat good or bad for you? Study explains how amino acids shape the answer

MRNA vaccines, once a Trump boast, now face attacks from some in GOP

Research links kidney dysfunction to muscle weakness in myotonic dystrophy type 1

Circadian clocks influence muscle recovery

Protein cluster discovery could lead to muscular dystrophy treatments

Naturally occurring molecule suppresses appetite and promotes weight loss

Study sheds light on the role of fibro-adipogenic progenitors in muscle regeneration and degeneration

Melatonin protects skeletal muscle from damage caused by "diabesity"

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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