Modern reconstructive and cosmetic surgical approaches increasingly rely on different types of grafts and implants to restore form, contour, and function. Among the most commonly used options are fat ...

There is perhaps no better way to see the absolute pinnacle of human athletic abilities than by watching the Olympics. But at the Olympics – and at almost all professional sporting events – you rarely ...

You have 20 muscles in your forearm, the part of your arm between your elbow and your hand. They help you move your arms, hands, and fingers and perform many of the tasks of daily life. You can strain ...

Skeletal muscle is the type of muscle that controls movement. Problems with these muscles can be minor, life-threatening, or ongoing problems that make it hard to perform basic daily activities.

In type 2 diabetes, muscle strength is reduced, and the ability of the muscles to take up glucose is impaired. A new study has identified a gene that is linked to muscle weakness. The research showed ...