5 common causes of muscle mass loss (& how to prevent them)

Loss of muscle mass, also called muscle wasting or atrophy, can happen gradually as part of getting older or more suddenly ...
Science Daily

Brain inflammation triggers muscle weakness after infections

Research reveals how brain inflammation triggers extreme muscle weakness across several diseases, including viral infection, bacterial infection and Alzheimer's disease. The study, in fruit flies and ...
Yahoo

Muscle weakness in cancer survivors may be caused by treatable weakness in blood vessels – new research

Poorly functioning blood vessels lead to the characteristic muscle weakness that so many cancer patients experience. Artur Plawgo/Science Photo Library via Getty Images Tumors can destroy the blood ...
Self

Early Warning Signs You're Becoming ‘Frail’—and How to Prevent It as You Age

“Being frail” may not sound like that big of a deal—maybe you even assume it’s kind of inevitable as you get older. But frailty is actually a legitimate medical condition that can make it harder for ...
Healthline

The Most Common Symptoms of Myasthenia Gravis

This autoimmune disorder affects how well your nerves and muscles communicate, leading to a variety of symptoms. Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune condition that affects signaling between ...